A crowd of more than 350 gathered on the steps of Montana’s capitol building on Wednesday, January 25th. Part of National School Choice Week, the event raised awareness of how school choice helps every student find their perfect educational fit.

Montana Family Foundation President/CEO Jeff Laszloffy speaking at the school choice rally.

Montana Family Foundation President/CEO Jeff Laszloffy speaking at the school choice rally.

Organized by the Montana School Choice Coalition, which includes ACE Scholarships, Big Sky Scholarships, Americans for Prosperity, the Montana Family Foundation, Montana Catholic Schools, the Montana Federation of Independent Schools, and the Montana Policy Institute, the rally was an overwhelming success. Over a dozen legislators came out to hear about school choice bills proposed for this session.

 

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ACE Scholarships State Director Jake Penwell speaking at the Montana school choice rally

Check out more pictures of the amazing Montana school choice rally!

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The crowd at the Montana school choice rally, featuring Americans for Prosperity director David Herbst, Senator Steve Hinebauch, and hundreds more!

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Another shot of the crowd at the Montana school choice rally, featuring Representatives Derek Skees, Don Jones, Peggy Webb, Bob Brown, Seth Berglee, Carl Glimm, and Mark Noland; Senator Eric Moore, and school choice supporters from all across Montana.

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A crowd of about 400 listens as Montana Family Foundation President/CEO Jeff Laszloffy speaks about school choice.