Fact-check · Aug 24, 2026 · Donald Trump
“A record 25 states are exercising EdFlex authority”
TRUE
What the record shows
U.S. Department of Education announced August 21, 2026, that 25 states now have Ed-Flex authority, following approval of Arizona, Nevada, and South Carolina.
Sources
- Ed-Flex Authority for State Educational Agencies | Congress.gov | Library of Congress
- Exclusive: 25 States Opt in to Program Allowing Local Schools More Control
- 'Ed-Flex' Approved For Arizona, Nevada, And South Carolina - Tampa Free Press
- U.S. Department of Education Announces Additional Measures to Reduce Federal Burden on States | U.S. Department of Education
- U.S. Department of Education Announces Additional Ed-Flex Approvals to Reach Historic 25-State Milestone | U.S. Department of Education
- 1 | P a g e M a r c h 2 0 2 6 Ed-Flex Authority
From: President Trump Participates in a Rose Garden Event, Aug. 24, 2026
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