Under the Trump Administration, the privatization movement has achieved a major, long-term goal: the first federal voucher program. The Education Freedom Tax Credit program– passed under HR1 (the “Big Beautiful Bill”) with the backing of billionaires– has been hailed by President Trump as, “the largest ever expansion of school choice.”
This presents the following risks to public schools and our democracy:
States must choose to participate in the program. Governor Youngkin attempted to opt Virginia in before he left office, but Governor Spanberger has the final word and doesn’t have to finalize Virginia’s participation.
Governor Spanberger has not announced a decision, so we need your help! We need advocates and local school boards to make their position to Governor Spanberger clear: Virginia does not want any part of Trump’s privatization push.
You can help by organizing in your area using the resources below!
If you believe your school board would likely support a resolution, consider using these resources! Reach out to Emma Clark eclark@freedomva.org for support and to determine if this is the right strategy for your locality.
Tell Governor Spanberger to reject Trump’s national voucher program. Share the petition with your members and community.
Sign the Petition HereAccording to the Economic Policy Institute, teachers in Virginia earn 67 cents on the dollar compared to other (non-teacher) college-educated workers. Virginia’s teacher wage penalty is the worst in the nation.
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