Key Takeaways
- Glenn Youngkin launched a national group promoting school choice and education policy.
- The organization backs the Education Freedom Tax Credit starting Jan. 1, 2027.
- The initiative raises Youngkin’s national profile ahead of the 2028 election.
Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Wednesday launched a new education policy organization focused on expanding school choice, positioning himself to remain active in national politics ahead of the 2028 presidential election while promoting a new federal tax credit program.
Youngkin Unveils National School Choice Initiative
Former Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced the creation of Empowering America’s Parents, a policy organization that will advocate for education policy and school choice across the United States. The group plans a multimillion-dollar campaign targeting voters in battleground states who support school choice.
The campaign will promote the Education Freedom Tax Credit, a national school voucher initiative included in the Republican tax law passed in 2025. The tax credit is scheduled to take effect Jan. 1, 2027.
Glenn Youngkin urged governors nationwide to participate in the program.
“Bottom line, every Governor in America should opt in to the Education Freedom Tax Credit. If they blow this opportunity, they’ll be leaving kids behind in their state while children in other states get the benefit,” Youngkin said in a statement announcing the organization.
Organization Targets States That Declined Tax Credit
The new organization comes as several Democratic governors in key battleground states have chosen not to opt in to the Education Freedom Tax Credit. School choice advocates view the initiative as a significant expansion of educational options by helping families pay for private schooling.
The tax credit was established as part of the Republican Party’s sweeping 2025 tax reform legislation. Supporters say it gives parents greater flexibility in choosing schools that best meet their children’s needs.
Empowering America’s Parents plans to focus its outreach on states where the program has not been adopted, encouraging public support for participation before the credit becomes available next year.
Move Keeps Youngkin Active Ahead of 2028
The organization also provides Glenn Youngkin with a platform to remain engaged in national policy discussions and public events after leaving office. The effort gives him opportunities to travel, meet voters and potentially raise funds while maintaining a presence in Republican politics.
Youngkin has previously said he would support Vice President JD Vance if Vance seeks the presidency. At the same time, he has not ruled out pursuing elected office again, leaving open the possibility of a future campaign.
The launch of Empowering America’s Parents is expected to increase Youngkin’s visibility on one of the Republican Party’s key policy priorities as national attention gradually shifts toward the 2028 election cycle.
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