Nevada School Choice

Every child deserves a quality education!

[Nevada School Choice @NVschoolChoice]

Thanks to all who joined us for this year’s fair! From schools to performers, and all attending families, it was an amazing event. Let's champion choice for excellence in education and ensure every NV child has the opportunity to receive the best education! #schoolchoiceweek

[Tommy Schultz 🇺🇸 @Tommy_USA]

BREAKING: New York Governor Hochul says she will opt in to the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit!

She will be the 2nd Democratic governor to do so, after Colorado Governor Polis.

School choice is coming to New York!

[Nevada War Room - Better NV PAC @BetterNevadaPAC]

School choice is moving forward in Nevada thanks to Governor @JoeLombardoNV.

With Nevada opting into the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program, students and parents will have new educational options across our state.

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[Nevada School Choice @NVschoolChoice]

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[Joe Lombardo @JoeLombardoNV]

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[Joe Lombardo @JoeLombardoNV]

I was proud to opt Nevada into the federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program, which will expand school choice options for Nevada families.

No child should be trapped in a failing school because of their ZIP code, and as your Governor, I’ll keep delivering opportunities for students to succeed in the environment right for them.

[Tommy Schultz 🇺🇸 @Tommy_USA]

BEST quotes from the most recent Thomas Sowell interview "On School Choice and the Price Our Children Pay for Bad Ideas" 1/🧵

"Facts are really a danger to the egos of a lot of people with high IQs and low information." - @ThomasSowell
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[Tommy Schultz 🇺🇸 @Tommy_USA]

NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK

Polling for school choice is booming, 70+% support in practically every poll.

Governors are flocking to opt in to the new federal school choice tax credit a year before it starts.

Every state will have school choice soon.

[Joe Lombardo @JoeLombardoNV]

Since taking office, we have fought for school choice and put parents back in charge.

By opting Nevada into the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program created by the OBBB, we’re expanding opportunity, empowering families, and delivering real results for students statewide.

And we’re just getting started.

[Governor Joe Lombardo @JosephMLombardo]

Today, I am pleased to share that Nevada has enrolled in the Federal Tax Credit Scholarship Program.

Full release: https://t.co/SP5Xinlg08

[Valeria Gurr, PhD 🐯 @ValeriaGurr]

We are excited to share historic news for families and schools across our state: Nevada has officially opted in to the federal scholarship tax credit (FSTC).

After more than a decade of work to expand school choice in Nevada, this moment marks a major milestone. My organization, alongside so many of you, has worked tirelessly to ensure families have access to more educational options. Thanks to Governor Joe Lombardo’s decision to join the program, that long-standing effort is now becoming a reality for Nevada families.

The FSTC allows individuals to receive a federal tax credit for donations made to nonprofit scholarship organizations. These donations are then used to provide scholarships that help students access the educational options that best meet their needs, including private school tuition, tutoring, and other qualified educational expenses.

By joining this program, Nevada will unlock new scholarship resources for families, expand access to high-quality educational opportunities, and strengthen schools serving students with diverse learning needs. This is a meaningful step forward in advancing educational freedom and ensuring every child has access to an education that fits them best.

We are deeply grateful to Governor Lombardo for his leadership and commitment to families, and we sincerely thank you for your perseverance, partnership, and dedication over the years. @afcpress @SchoolChoiceNow @NVschoolChoice

[Nevada School Choice @NVschoolChoice]

Looking for the right school for your child? Join us at the Las Vegas School Choice Fair on January 24! Connect with K–12 schools, explore your education options, enjoy games and activities for kids, and enter to win fun prizes. RSVP today!

[Nevada School Choice @NVschoolChoice]

Looking for the right school for your child? Join us at the Las Vegas School Choice Fair on January 24! Meet K–12 schools, discover all your education options, enjoy games and activities for kids, and win fun prizes. RSVP today!

[Tommy Schultz 🇺🇸 @Tommy_USA]

Every state will have school choice soon @GregAbbott_TX

[Nevada School Choice @NVschoolChoice]

Hi! Join us at the Las Vegas School Choice Fair. RSVP: https://t.co/SUyziWA3XI
¡Hola, acompáñanos en la Feria de Opciones Escolares de Las Vegas!

[Nevada Independent @TheNVIndy]

In this week’s Indy Education:
🍎 @rociohzz interviews the incoming state superintendent
🏫 Will Lombardo opt in to federal school voucher program?
📖 Group sets ambitious 3rd grade reading goal

Read the article and subscribe to our newsletter here:
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[Valeria Gurr, PhD 🐯 @ValeriaGurr]

🤫 Governor mum on joining federal school voucher program — Gov. Joe Lombardo has yet to announce whether he will follow Nebraska’s lead in opting in for Trump’s new federal school voucher program created under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

Last month, Nebraska’s Gov. Jim Pillen announced an executive order indicating his state would opt in to the new program, which allows individuals to receive federal tax credits in exchange for donations to organizations with scholarship programs. The scholarships help cover K-12 students’ educational expenses, such as private school tuition.

Nebraska is the first state to take this step, although governors in North Carolina and Tennessee have said they intend to opt in, according to EducationWeek.

Lombardo’s spokeswoman, Elizabeth Ray, said in a July statement that Lombardo’s office and the Nevada Department of Education are evaluating the bill and Lombardo continues looking for ways to “enhance choice options for Nevada students and parents.” Ray said in a Wednesday statement that the governor’s office hasn’t received updated federal guidance on the bill, so its position remains the same.

Opting in could vastly expand access to private schools, as Nevada’s existing Opportunity Scholarship program has remained small due to Democratic legislative opposition.

School choice advocate Valeria Gurr said she thinks other states, including Nevada, are waiting for the Treasury Department to undergo a rulemaking process to create regulations for the program, which will go into effect in 2027.

“Governor Lombardo has shown his support for school choice many times,” Gurr said. “I’ve shared information with his team and am eager to hear more about him opting in — especially since a recent poll shows 64 percent of Americans want their governors to take this step. To me, it’s a no-brainer.”

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[Tommy Schultz 🇺🇸 @Tommy_USA]

It’s a rescue mission

[Valeria Gurr, PhD 🐯 @ValeriaGurr]

Teachers’ unions should join the movement for better educational options. It’s time to work together and learn how to coexist for the sake of our students.

[Valeria Gurr, PhD 🐯 @ValeriaGurr]

We need school choice!

[Valeria Gurr, PhD 🐯 @ValeriaGurr]

EDITORIAL: Nation’s Report Card shows need for school choice https://t.co/2cyLfr6Vdh via @reviewjournal