Since early 2025, the U.S. Department of Education (“Department”), under Secretary Linda McMahon, has implemented several significant policy changes affecting K-12 education. For example, the Department has taken steps to expand support for private, religious, and charter schools, while also shifting its approach to civil rights enforcement and federal funding guidance.

Support for Charter and Private Schools

The Department has increased federal investment in charter schools and signaled greater support for private educational options.

The Charter Schools Program (CSP) is a federal initiative that provides grants to support the creation, expansion, and improvement of charter schools across the country.
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