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yes. every kid. celebrates Kansas lawmakers passing HB 2468
Today, yes. every kid. celebrated the passage of legislation to expand education opportunities for Kansas families. HB 2468 now heads to Gov. Laura Kelly’s desk. Why it matters: This legislation is a significant step toward increased education freedom for Kansas families. Kansas Republican voters overwhelmingly support policies that expand access to educational options, including both the federal tax credit and the state’s scholarship program. 59% support expanding Kansas’ existing tax credit…
yes. every kid. celebrates Kentucky lawmakers putting students and families first
Today, yes. every kid. celebrated Kentucky becoming the latest state to opt in to the Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program. Kentucky lawmakers overrode Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto of House Bill 1, delivering a major victory for families and students across the Commonwealth. Why it matters: The override is a significant step for…
New Poll: Education Freedom Is a Winning Issue for Kansas Republican Voters
A new poll of likely 2026 Kansas Republican primary voters shows overwhelming support for education freedom policies—and clear political upside for candidates who champion them. The statewide poll found that Republican voters back policies that put parents in charge of their children’s education. “This poll makes it clear that Kansas…
yes. every kid. promotes Danielle Chavez Treviño to Senior Director of Public Affairs
yes. every kid. today announced the promotion of Danielle Chavez Treviño to Senior Director of Public Affairs. Treviño previously served as yes. every kid.'s Communications Director, helping strengthen the organization’s voice and public presence across multiple states. In her expanded role, she will lead YES' public affairs work, overseeing campaign…
yes. every kid. urges lawmakers to protect the HOPE Scholarship program
yes. every kid. is urging policymakers to oppose efforts to undermine the education funding, freedom, and flexibility in West Virginia. New legislation would deny families access to their own tax dollars for their child’s education, limit their choices, and impose new restrictions on innovative and private schools. Why it matters:…
Idaho Supreme Court Upholds Parental Choice Tax Credit
Today, the Idaho Supreme Court denied a legal challenge to Idaho’s Parental Choice Tax Credit, allowing the program to move forward and expand opportunity for families across the state. What happened The Court denied the petition seeking to block implementation of the tax credit and dismissed the case. The Court rejected arguments that Idaho’s Constitution requires a single, exclusive education…
Mississippi House passes HB 2, advancing historic education freedom legislation
The Mississippi House of Representatives today passed HB 2, a major step toward expanding educational opportunity for families across the state. With House passage, Mississippi moves closer to joining a growing national movement to empower parents and put kids first. Why it matters:HB 2 puts Mississippi on track to join 17 other…
Kearsarge’s open enrollment policy locks families in instead of letting them choose
Earlier this month, residents of the Kearsarge Regional School District in New Hampshire voted to adopt a new open enrollment policy that explicitly refuses to allow its own students to exercise public school choice by using a loophole in the law that allows districts to set their own open enrollment policies. The…
yes. every kid. expands government affairs team
yes. every kid. today announced the addition of Meaghan O’Brien and Alexandria Tapia to its government affairs team. “Meaghan and Alexandria bring deep policy experience and a strong understanding of how state and federal decisions affect families,” said Craig Hulse, executive director of yes. every kid. “Their work will help…
Gov. Ayotte signs legislation expanding public school options for every kid
Today, Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed SB 97 into law, shifting more power to New Hampshire families to choose a better-fit public school for their children. Why it matters: Families have greater decision-making power when choosing a different public school, public academy, or approved private school within their district. SB 97…
yes. every kid. and yes. every kid. foundation. announce key leadership promotions
yes. every kid. and yes. every kid. foundation. announced the promotion of three team members whose leadership continues to advance the shared mission of transforming education so every family can pursue the learning experience that works best for them. At yes. every kid. foundation., Heidie Nesset has been promoted to vice president, implementation.…
Gov. Ayotte signs universal education freedom into law
Today, Gov. Kelly Ayotte signed SB 295 into law, making every K–12 student in New Hampshire eligible for an Education Freedom Account (EFA). Why it matters: On average, an EFA empowers families with $5,200 per student to direct toward tuition or other educational opportunities that meet their child’s needs. Every…
New Hampshire lawmakers deliver education freedom to every kid
Every family in New Hampshire will soon be empowered to access Education Freedom Accounts (EFA) after legislators sent a universal expansion bill to Gov. Kelly Ayotte. Why it matters: Every family will have the option to utilize the state’s EFA program for private tuition and/or access other educational experiences. Gov.…
Nevada Legislature passes transformational law to open up public education
Last night, Nevada lawmakers delivered a bipartisan win for Silver State families. A universal intradistrict open enrollment bill is on its way to the governor’s desk—and it’s expected to take effect immediately. Why it matters: For the first time, every family in Nevada will have the right to request enrollment in…
yes. every kid. applauds signing of monumental Texas ESA bill
Governor Abbott signs bill for largest ESA program launch in U.S. history, set to begin in 2026 Today, Governor Greg Abbott signed Senate Bill 2 into law, officially establishing a universal education savings account (ESA) program in Texas. Backed by a $1 billion investment, the program is scheduled to launch…
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