Fact-check · Aug 24, 2026 · Donald Trump
“Education freedom tax credit, president Trump has delivered the largest national expansion of education freedom in history. For over 50,000,000 eligible children”
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What the record shows
EFTC projects 51.7 million eligible children when it launches in 2027 (American Federation for Children). Current actual enrollment in all education freedom programs nationwide: ~488,736 students (EdChoice, 2026).
Sources
- Education Freedom Tax Credit Could Benefit 51.7 Million Students - Signals AZ
- 51.7M children qualify for Education Freedom Tax Credit | Accounting Today
- New Analysis Estimates Nearly 52 Million Children Nationwide Qualify for Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit Scholarships - American Federation for Children
- Education Freedom Tax Credit | ACE Scholarships
- FAQs on the Education Freedom Tax Credit | ACE Scholarships
- Map Shows Where Children Eligible for Scholarships for As More States Join - Newsweek
From: President Trump Participates in a Rose Garden Event, Aug. 24, 2026
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