(The Center Square) − The U.S. Department of Education has issued new guidance aimed at expanding how states can use federal education funds to support school choice programs, as the debate over Louisiana’s new voucher system continues to heat up.
In a letter sent this week to all state education chiefs, the Trump administration encouraged states to leverage Title I funds under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act to create more education options for families, particularly those with students enrolled in low-performing schools.
“The Trump Administration is committed to supporting parents in having the ability to select education options that best meet their children’s needs,” the letter reads.
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The letter outlines how states and local school districts can direct federal money toward programs such as dual enrollment, academic
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