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Presidential Proclamation for National School Choice Week 2026

Original title: National School Choice Week, 2026

January 28, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This proclamation signals a significant shift in federal education policy, including the potential elimination of the Department of Education and the promotion of nationwide K-12 scholarship programs.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

K-12 students and parents

Families gain access to scholarship programs and expanded 529 account usage for K-12 education.

Department of Education employees

The agency is under a directive to facilitate its own closure.

Taxpayers

Taxpayers may reduce their federal tax liability by contributing to scholarship-granting organizations.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 28, 2026.

What's next

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Summary

President Donald Trump issued a proclamation declaring January 25–31, 2026, as National School Choice Week. The document outlines the administration's policy goals regarding , the implementation of the 'One Big Beautiful Bill' tax credit program, and the planned closure of the Department of Education.

Key Facts

President Trump proclaimed January 25–31, 2026, as National School Choice Week.
The 'One Big Beautiful Bill' established a nationwide tax credit program for scholarship-granting organizations.
The administration is implementing 'Trump Accounts' to allow 529 account usage for K-12 education expenses.
The Secretary of Education has been ordered to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education.
Federal funding is being restricted for schools identified as permitting discriminatory treatment or anti-American indoctrination.

Why It Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a 'Trump Account'?

According to the document, it is a mechanism to make education more affordable by allowing families to use for elementary and high school expenses, not just college.

What is happening to the Department of Education?

The President has ordered the Secretary of Education to facilitate the closure of the Department.

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Discoveries

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Department of Education Dissolution

The document explicitly confirms an executive order to facilitate the closure of the Department of Education, marking a major shift in federal administrative structure.

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Connected Entities

dateJanuary 25 through January 31, 2026“The designated period for National School Choice Week.”Map →

personDonald Trump“President of the United States issuing the proclamation.”Map →

bill_numberOne Big Beautiful Bill“Legislation signed last July creating a nationwide tax credit program for educat”Map →

organizationDepartment of Education“Federal agency currently directed to facilitate its own closure.”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.federalregister.gov

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Controversy85
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Entertainment40
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