North Dakota Governor Kelly Armstrong announced that his state is opting into President Donald J. Trump’s national school choice program, expanding opportunities for parents and students to access alternatives to traditional public education. Armstrong praised the initiative for empowering families, supporting student success, and increasing educational options in line with conservative priorities.

The voluntary federal framework provides states with incentives, funding flexibility, and guidance to expand options like vouchers, education savings accounts (ESAs), charter schools, homeschooling support, and private school scholarships. Armstrong said, "We look forward to implementing the program with additional federal guidance to empower school choice and support North Dakota students in their education."

Conservatives see the program as a way to counter declining public school performance, union dominance, and "woke" policies, while preserving local control. North Dakota joins several other states participating in the initiative, signaling growing momentum for school choice. The move aligns with broader Trump administration efforts to return educational authority to parents and states, marking a significant step toward expanding parental choice nationwide.