EO 14191

Expanding Educational Freedom and Opportunity for Families

EducationGovernment Reform

Summary

This executive order directs federal agencies to develop guidance and plans supporting educational choice programs, including the use of federal funds for private, charter, and faith-based schools. It requires the Departments of Education, Labor, Health and Human Services, Defense, and Interior to issue guidance or submit implementation plans within 60-90 days on expanding educational options for various student populations.

Key Points

  • 1Secretary of Education must issue guidance within 60 days on how states can use federal formula funds for K-12 educational choice initiatives
  • 2Secretaries of Education and Labor must review discretionary grant programs within 90 days and recommend ways to expand education freedom options
  • 3Secretary of Health and Human Services must provide guidance on using child care and family services block grants to support educational alternatives including private and faith-based options
  • 4Secretary of Defense must review mechanisms for military families to use DoD funds for schools of choice and submit implementation plan for 2025-26 school year
  • 5Secretary of Interior must review options for families eligible for Bureau of Indian Education schools to use federal funding for alternative educational options

This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the executive order. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.