Today, Governor Glenn Youngkin announced a plan to empower thousands of kids in Virginia with education freedom: direct funding to find an educational path that meets their needs.
Why it matters:
Recent elections show parents are dissatisfied with the status quo and eager for more educational choice. Gov. Youngkin’s proposal aligns Virginia with other states expanding education freedom, putting students first over a one-size-fits-all system.
Outline of the Virginia Opportunity Scholarship Program:
- $50 million within more than $22 billion in proposed K-12 education spending
- 10,000 students funded at $5,000 per-year
- Available to K-12 students in families earning up to 200% of the federal poverty level (~$62,400 for a family of four)
- Funds can cover private tuition, curriculum, transportation, and other education related costs
- Families can pair ESA with other Virginia education tax credits
Our take: yes. every kid. applauds Gov. Youngkin’s important move to empower families and expand educational opportunities.
What we’re saying:
“Gov. Youngkin’s proposal is an important development for education freedom in Virigina,” said Marcus D. San Marino, vice president of government affairs, yes. every kid. “We commend the governor and legislative leaders for this proposal and look forward to working with them to empower every kid across the Commonwealth to find the educational experience best suited to their needs.”
About yes. every kid.
yes. every kid. is a leading advocacy team with a families-first approach to transform America’s education policy landscape. We work to transform education away from the current top-down standardized model to a bottom-up approach that enables every family and student to customize an education that best matches their values and priorities.
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