Parents are the primary educators of their kids. This duty has a corresponding right: the right to choose where their kids go to school, and the type of education they’ll receive. The right to parental choice in education, or “school choice,” should be supported by public policy–or at the very least, not hindered.
School choice is not only a matter of parental rights–it’s a requisite of economic justice. Wealthy students have school choice, but too many kids from low-income families living in bad neighborhoods are trapped in failing public schools. No child should be denied a good education because of their zip code or socioeconomic status.
2026 Legislation:
Federal Scholarship Tax Credit
Congress recently passed the first Federal Scholarship Tax Credit, which would provide millions of dollars in educational resources for students across the U.S. For Minnesota's students to benefit, Governor Walz must opt in or the Legislature must pass a bill to opt Minnesota into the program.
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Resources:
Federal Scholarship Tax Credit - One-page Handout
Education Savings Accounts
With parental choice through Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), Minnesota families can use the basic funds already allocated by the state to customize their child’s unique educational needs — from tuition at any private school to homeschooling.
Visit our advocacy partner Opportunity for All Kids to learn more.
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Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit - One-page Handout
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