U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Deputy Assistant Secretary for the Office of Early Childhood Development Laurie Todd-Smith (left) and Lindsey Burke, deputy chief of staff for policy and programs at the U.S. Dept. of Education, answer questions posed by legislators during the legislative school choice subcommittee meeting at the State Capitol, Monday, Aug. 25, 2025 in Jackson. Credit: Vickie D. King/Mississippi Today
