In The States

All families who wish to participate in their state’s choice program deserve funding and access to the full range of educational goods and services.

Opponents of school choice have long worried that students with disabilities (SWDs) would be excluded from ESA programs, however, it has become increasingly clear to the whole country that families of SWDs are actually one of the most enthusiastic bases of school choice support.

EdChoice Legal Advocates (EdLA) filed amicus briefs in two federal lawsuits, expressing support for religious schools and families seeking to participate in educational choice programs in Colorado and Vermont.

From extending voting rights to broadening access to education and civil rights, our nation's story has been one of opening doors that were once closed.

Data suggests that Pennsylvania might quietly rival or even outpace many of the states more commonly celebrated as school choice leaders in one vital area—demand.

The result of the pandemic was a surge in interest unlike anything the school choice movement had seen before. States created new programs and expanded existing ones. Participation skyrocketed.

EdChoice Legal Advocates (EdLA) has filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit brought by teachers’ unions and other opponents seeking to dismantle Florida’s educational choice programs.

Texas and Idaho, which both recently closed applications for the 2026-27 school year, teach us about policy design and school choice access.

EdChoice Legal Advocates fought the Alabama High School Athletic Association and won

With most legislative sessions winding down in 2026, no new choice programs have been created, but the volume of legislation impacting educational freedom remains high.

Of the more than 36,000 approved applicants in year one, only about 5,500 families received funding — roughly 15% of those who qualified. So what happened?

The vast majority of students in America will be income-eligible for a scholarship; check out our interactive map to see if you'll qualify.