WASHINGTON – U.S. Senators John Boozman (R-AR) and Tim Scott (R-SC) led their colleagues in introducing a resolution designating January 21 through January 27, 2024, as National School Choice Week.

“We all want youth to succeed, and parents deserve more than just a seat at the table when it comes to their child’s education. Moms and dads want and need to be their child’s fiercest advocates,” Boozman said. “I’m proud to join my colleagues supporting greater educational freedom so every family is empowered to find the best learning option that fits their students’ needs.”

“It is unacceptable that today – in the United States of America – millions of kids who grew up just like I did still lack access to quality education simply because of their zip code,” said Senator Scott. “We cannot leave our kids’ education and the future of America’s children to chance. Instead, transforming our nation’s education system and ensuring every child has access to a quality education must be our call to action every single day.”

In addition to Boozman and Scott, the resolution is cosponsored by Senators Tom Cotton (R-AR), Ted Budd (R-NC), Ron Johnson (R-WI), Bill Hagerty (R-TN), Tommy Tuberville (R-AL), Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Rick Scott (R-FL), Marco Rubio (R-FL), Thom Tillis (R-NC), Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS), Jim Risch (R-ID), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Katie Britt (R-AL), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Mike Braun (R-IN), Mike Lee (R-UT), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Pete Ricketts (R-NE), Ted Cruz (R-TX), John Cornyn (R-TX) and Lindsey Graham (R-SC).

A companion resolution was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI).

Click here to read the full resolution.