Denver, CO, July 3, 2025 – ACE Scholarships, a national nonprofit and scholarship granting organization (SGO) dedicated to expanding access to K-12 education, celebrates a historic win for the school choice movement with the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill.

The landmark legislation includes the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA). The ECCA marks an unprecedented federal commitment to ensuring families – regardless of income or ZIP code – can access high-quality educational opportunities.

“This is a watershed moment for the school choice movement,” said Norton Rainey, CEO of ACE Scholarships. “It marks a historic step toward a future where every family—regardless of income or ZIP code—can choose the education that best fits their child. This is what generational opportunity looks like. We’re finally leaving behind a one-size-fits-all system that trapped kids in failing schools and moving toward a future where every child has a fair shot at success.”

Founded in Denver, Colo., ACE Scholarships has delivered over 100,000 scholarships totaling more than $330 million over the past 25 years, primarily to students from families with an average income of $56k. The organization supports families in 13 states through private donations, tax credit scholarships, and managing ESA programs. Now through the opportunities of ECCA, ACE is thrilled to witness the opportunity for educational freedom nationwide.

ACE applauds President Trump, Speaker Johnson, Majority Leader Thune, Invest in Education, and the many champions of the Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA) who stood unwavering in their commitment to educational freedom. Throughout the reconciliation process, these leaders prioritized America’s students and families—ensuring that school choice is no longer a fringe idea, but a federal priority.

“This bill will supercharge our ability to give scholarships to lower-income students in every corner of the country,” said Jason DiFraia, President of ACE. “The ECCA will unlock a wave of generosity that will empower families to access the right education for their child, regardless of their financial situation. At ACE, we believe Changing Education, Changes Everything – and today, that belief becomes a reality for families across America. We’re proud to help usher in a new chapter in American education.”

 

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ABOUT ACE SCHOLARSHIPS
ACE Scholarships is a 501(c)(3) national nonprofit, scholarship granting organization (SGO) that has—for 25 years— promoted educational freedom by delivering privately funded and tax-credit scholarships, advocating for school choice, and managing ESA programs. With a focus on providing lower-income families access to quality K-12 education, ACE has delivered more than 100,000 scholarships worth $330 million to students in 13 states.

ACE believes that education is the key to solving our nation’s most pressing problems. From reducing crime and unemployment to enhancing health care and national security, changing education changes everything.