(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla. and Secretary of Education Linda McMahon discussed empowering parents to help them give their children a quality education.
At a Wednesday news conference, Moody talked about the One Big Beautiful Bill and how she didn’t want the accomplishments for education and school choice to go unnoticed in Florida and across the nation.
“For those that value parental empowerment, the ability for all kids to have options and education so that they can fulfill their God-given potential,” Moody said.
McMahon said that being able to have “universal school choice is really fantastic.”
“The president is absolutely committed that no child should be trapped in a failing school and that education needs to be returned to the states,” McMahon said. “Part of my job is to make sure that we’re finding out the best practices so that many states can follow those best practices.”
She also praised Florida for being a “leading example.”
Emphasizing the urgency of reform, she pointed out the need to give all students a chance to thrive.
“Every student deserves a shot at success, and no child should be shackled to a failing school,” McMahon said.
She gave a brief overview of a new federal tax credit scholarship program for K-12 education, which will help support families who are picking private schools and education options that they feel would be the best fit for their children.
“The program enables individuals to contribute tax credited scholarship funds that provide scholarships for private school tuition and a host of other education related services, products, and providers,” McMahon said.
Congress is working alongside states to further expand school choice initiatives across the country.
“The One Big Beautiful Bill also expands 529 plans, special family savings accounts for education to include books, materials, testing fees, dual enrollment fees, educational and tutoring costs.”
If school choice is expanded, it gives families control and allows their children to receive the quality education they deserve.
