https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/education-savings-accounts Education Savings Accounts en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 20 May 2026 18:09:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/could-more-states-try-to-keep-islamic-schools-out-of-their-choice-programs/2026/05 A state asserted it could exclude certain schools from its new private school choice program. Wed, 20 May 2026 18:09:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/could-more-states-try-to-keep-islamic-schools-out-of-their-choice-programs/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-nations-largest-school-choice-program-excludes-muslim-schools-lawsuit-says/2026/03 The largest state to allow public funds for private schooling faces its first legal challenge. Tue, 03 Mar 2026 23:38:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-nations-largest-school-choice-program-excludes-muslim-schools-lawsuit-says/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/as-school-choice-goes-universal-what-new-research-is-showing/2026/01 New analyses shed light on the students using state funds for private school and the schools they attend. Thu, 15 Jan 2026 22:38:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/as-school-choice-goes-universal-what-new-research-is-showing/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-how-can-education-savings-accounts-serve-students-with-special-needs/2025/09 The state that pioneered the ESA is overseeing more than 10,000 requests daily from families for education expenses. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-how-can-education-savings-accounts-serve-students-with-special-needs/2025/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-the-school-choice-landscape-is-shifting/2025/06 What could two Supreme Court rulings—one recent and one impending—mean for educators and parents? Tue, 10 Jun 2025 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-the-school-choice-landscape-is-shifting/2025/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/another-judge-rules-against-private-school-choice-heres-why/2025/04 Utah's education savings accounts violate the state constitution by giving public funds to schools that exclude students, a judge ruled. Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:43:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/another-judge-rules-against-private-school-choice-heres-why/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/texas-is-poised-to-create-a-massive-private-school-choice-program/2025/04 The bill’s passage represents a major shift in the state. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:05:31 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/texas-is-poised-to-create-a-massive-private-school-choice-program/2025/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-will-keep-expanding-in-2025-heres-where-and-how/2025/01 The conditions are ripe in at least a dozen states for proposals to invest public dollars in private educational options for families. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:38:21 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-will-keep-expanding-in-2025-heres-where-and-how/2025/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-are-spending-billions-on-private-school-choice-but-is-it-truly-universal/2024/10 More than half a million students in eight states last school year took advantage of private school choice open to all students. Tue, 08 Oct 2024 04:01:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/states-are-spending-billions-on-private-school-choice-but-is-it-truly-universal/2024/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-in-the-2024-election-explained/2024/09 Three states will ask voters to weigh in on private school choice, and another state could pave the way for more funding for choice. Thu, 19 Sep 2024 19:35:10 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-in-the-2024-election-explained/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-private-school-choice-complicates-public-school-budgets/2024/09 Districts are seeing higher costs and fuzzier enrollment projections as more states give parents public funds for private education. Mon, 16 Sep 2024 21:28:11 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-private-school-choice-complicates-public-school-budgets/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-private-school-choice-program-is-illegal-state-court-rules-what-comes-next/2024/09 South Carolina's education savings account program is no more. Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:40:36 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/a-private-school-choice-program-is-illegal-state-court-rules-what-comes-next/2024/09 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-what-is-the-state-of-school-choice/2024/08 A leading authority on school choice describes recent legislative trends and new research findings. Tue, 06 Aug 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-what-is-the-state-of-school-choice/2024/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-a-video-explainer/2024/05 We're tracking the proliferation of school choice policies around the country. Here's how to get up to speed. Fri, 31 May 2024 17:50:40 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-a-video-explainer/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-continues-to-spread-3-things-to-know/2024/05 New research shows private schools increase tuition when states send public funds for parents to spend on private education. Thu, 23 May 2024 20:31:15 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-continues-to-spread-3-things-to-know/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-does-school-choice-work/2024/05 Ultimately, the “how” of educational choice may matter more than the “what.” Tue, 21 May 2024 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-does-school-choice-work/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/another-state-is-launching-a-private-school-choice-program-will-more-follow/2024/03 Alabama is the 12th state to offer a private school choice program that all students in the state will be eligible to access. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:42:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/another-state-is-launching-a-private-school-choice-program-will-more-follow/2024/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/which-states-have-private-school-choice/2024/01 Education savings accounts, vouchers, and tax-credit scholarships are growing. This tracker keeps tabs on them so you don't have to. Wed, 31 Jan 2024 21:49:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/which-states-have-private-school-choice/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/as-private-school-choice-grows-critics-push-for-more-guardrails/2024/01 Calls are growing for more scrutiny over where state funds for private school choice go and how students are faring in the classroom. Tue, 16 Jan 2024 21:37:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/as-private-school-choice-grows-critics-push-for-more-guardrails/2024/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-after-a-banner-year-for-school-choice-the-challenge-is-to-ensure-new-programs-work/2023/10 Education savings accounts have the potential to be a great reform, but there are practical and political challenges to wrestle with. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 10:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-after-a-banner-year-for-school-choice-the-challenge-is-to-ensure-new-programs-work/2023/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/most-students-getting-new-school-choice-funds-arent-ditching-public-schools/2023/10 Data from several states show most voucher and education savings account recipients aren't leaving public schools for private alternatives. Wed, 04 Oct 2023 21:19:33 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/most-students-getting-new-school-choice-funds-arent-ditching-public-schools/2023/10 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-programs-are-having-a-moment-but-its-not-all-smooth-sailing/2023/06 Several states have passed private school choice programs with universal eligibility. But some have seen road bumps as they implement them. Fri, 16 Jun 2023 21:07:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/private-school-choice-programs-are-having-a-moment-but-its-not-all-smooth-sailing/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/6-more-states-will-soon-let-almost-all-students-attend-private-school-with-public-money/2023/06 So far this year, 14 states passed laws and lawmakers in 42 states introduced bills to expand private school choice. Thu, 15 Jun 2023 22:44:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/6-more-states-will-soon-let-almost-all-students-attend-private-school-with-public-money/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/do-vouchers-and-esas-take-money-from-public-schools-how-states-fund-school-choice/2023/05 Republican state lawmakers have ramped up programs that dedicate public funds for parents to spend on their children’s private education. Mon, 08 May 2023 21:41:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/do-vouchers-and-esas-take-money-from-public-schools-how-states-fund-school-choice/2023/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-what-is-an-education-savings-account-and-why-does-it-matter/2023/05 ESAs shift us from a system of “school” choice to “educational” choice, opening the door to a system that offers more customizable options. Mon, 08 May 2023 10:00:05 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/opinion-what-is-an-education-savings-account-and-why-does-it-matter/2023/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/education-savings-accounts-explained/2023/03 Four states this year have passed laws allowing any parent to spend public dollars on private school tuition or other education expenses. Mon, 27 Mar 2023 22:40:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/education-savings-accounts-explained/2023/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-push-for-school-choice-is-accelerating/2023/01 States across the country are considering sweeping school choice bills that would send public funds to private schools. Fri, 27 Jan 2023 22:04:19 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/the-push-for-school-choice-is-accelerating/2023/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/voucher-programs-gain-strength-with-help-from-the-courts-an-expert-says/2022/12 A school choice expert explains how recent rulings could prevent future voucher programs from getting blocked by opponents. Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:54:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/voucher-programs-gain-strength-with-help-from-the-courts-an-expert-says/2022/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-the-pandemic-helped-fuel-the-private-school-choice-movement/2021/07 State lawmakers got a new talking point as they pushed to create and expand programs to send students to private schools. Fri, 02 Jul 2021 18:41:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/how-the-pandemic-helped-fuel-the-private-school-choice-movement/2021/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/covid-19-may-energize-push-for-school-choice-in-states-where-that-leads-is-unclear/2021/01 The pandemic is driving legislators' interest in mechanisms like education savings accounts, but the growth may not be straightforward. Wed, 27 Jan 2021 21:51:35 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/covid-19-may-energize-push-for-school-choice-in-states-where-that-leads-is-unclear/2021/01