The department has developed and released specific guidance to states on how to expand educational options via existing legal flexibilities. The Trump administration is committed to empowering states and enhancing flexibility to ensure that every child has access to opportunity and excellence.
Guidance Documents
- Dear Colleague Letter: Equitable Services School Choice (August 21, 2025)
- Dear Colleague Letter: ESEA Flexibility and Waivers (July 29, 2025)
- Dear Colleague Letter: Parental Choice in Schools Identified for Support and Improvement (June 26, 2025)
- Dear Colleague Letter: Unsafe School Choice Option (May 7, 2025)