President Trump issued an executive order titled “Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families,” aiming to enhance educational choices for parents and improve student outcomes.
The order highlights concerns over current public school performance, citing that 70% of 8th graders are below proficient in reading and 72% in math.
Within 60 days, the Secretary of Education is tasked with providing guidance on how states can utilize federal formula funds to support K-12 educational choice initiatives.