Boozman, Cotton, Colleagues Champion School Choice Week

WASHINGTON-U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Tom Cotton (R-AR) and Tim Scott (R-SC) introduced a resolution designating January 25-31, 2026, as National School Choice Week.

"Giving parents more flexibility to pursue the best learning environment for their kids can change lives and help families thrive. Arkansas has become a leader in educational freedom, including adopting the school choice federal tax credit scholarship program in the Working Families Tax Cuts," Boozman said. "I am proud to join Sen. Cotton and our colleagues to support the efforts of advocates in our state and across the country to give students the best shot at success and a promising future."

"Parents, not politicians or bureaucrats, know what's best for their children. I'm pleased to support the National School Choice Week Resolution which recognizes parents' ability to ensure that their children can receive the type of education that best fits their learning style and values," Cotton said.

"National School Choice Week is a celebration of opportunity and a reminder that education is not one-size-fits-all. When families have a choice, kids have a chance! My life's experience attending schools with fewer resources as well as schools offering greater opportunities has shown me the importance of empowering parents to choose quality education for their kids," said Scott. "Having more good teachers and mentors can change the direction of one's life. It certainly did for me!"

National School Choice Week, now in its 16th year, celebrates these efforts by highlighting the power of choice in education, recognizing schools and programs offering alternatives to traditional public schooling, and supporting the families who seek the best opportunities for their children.

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced, beginning next year, the state would participate in a nonrefundable federal tax credit for cash contributions to Scholarship Granting Organizations providing scholarships for elementary and secondary expenses. Individual taxpayers are limited to $1,700 in credits annually.

The resolution is co-sponsored by Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Ashley Moody (R-FL), James Lankford (R-OK), Katie Britt (R-AL), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Mike Lee (R-UT), Rick Scott (R-FL), Steve Daines (R-MT), Jon Husted (R-OH), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Jim Banks (R-IN), Jim Justice (R-WV), Jim Risch (R-ID), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ted Budd (R-NC), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), John Cornyn (R-TX), Todd Young (R-IN), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), John Curtis (R-UT), Bernie Moreno (R-OH), John Kennedy (R-LA), Joni Ernst (R-IA), Mitch McConnell (R-KY) and John Barrasso (R-WY).

Click here to see text of the resolution.

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