A Tailored, Freedom-First Solution That Leaves No Child Behind

Local-option ESAs mean that a rural county frustrated with failing schools can act immediately, while a high-performing suburb can choose to keep things as they are—delivering real choice exactly where it’s needed most, without unnecessary statewide disruption. The evidence from other states is overwhelming: when parents gain control of education dollars, academic outcomes soar, dropout rates plummet, and competition forces every school—public and private alike—to raise its game. In 2025, AFP-Virginia will rally thousands of parents, teachers, and community leaders to demand this flexible, family-first reform that finally ends the injustice of assigning children to failure based on an address.Together, we can make Virginia the Commonwealth where every child, in every corner of the state, has a genuine shot at the education that fits them best. Join us this session in telling lawmakers: trust local communities, trust parents, and let education freedom flourish where it’s needed most.