Trump signs sweeping executive order to expand school choice
WashingtonA comprehensive executive order that would prioritize and free up government funding to expand school choice programs was signed by President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
According to a senior White House official, the directive affects many federal departments and instructs the Education Department to give school choice initiatives first priority when allocating discretionary grants. It also provides states with direction regarding federal funding for districts and schools.
According to the order, the Secretary of Education must provide direction to States on how to use Federal formula monies to assist K–12 educational choice programs within 60 days of the order's date.
"Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families," the order, requires the Department of Health and H...