One Big Beautiful Bill: How Trump’s mega-legislation is reshaping education and social policy

Imagine a world where the choices parents make about their children’s education are no longer limited to their local public schools—but instead are filtered through federal tax codes, charitable donations, and state opt-ins. That world is now a reality. With the passage of “One Big Beautiful Bill,” the Trump administration has imposed a sweeping transformation on America’s education and social support systems, blending ambition with controversy and opportunity with new constraints. For families, educators, and policymakers, the legislation reads like a labyrinth of promises and caveats. It simultaneously opens doors to private schooling, reshapes federal student loans, and restructures social safety nets, yet each provision comes with strings that could unravel its intended benefits. T