David Hodges

Educational Choice Attorney

Education

American University Washington College of Law, J.D., 2010
American University, B.A., 2005

Memberships

United States Supreme Court
DC Bar
AEI Leadership Network

David Hodges is an attorney on IJ’s Educational Choice Team. David defends educational choice programs in court and heads IJ’s efforts to enact educational choice laws. He was also a member of the IJ team that successfully argued the landmark educational choice case Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue before the United States Supreme Court.

Prior to joining IJ, David cofounded the Governor’s STEM Scholars, an educational nonprofit program, and worked for Washington Post columnist Charles Krauthammer. Following law school, he worked at the law firm Winston & Strawn. David has been interviewed on PBS and NPR, quoted in the New York Times, and published in National JournalCommentaryStarLedgerWeekly Standard, and the Ocean and Coastal Law Journal. He frequently speaks about educational issues at conferences and law schools.

David's Cases

Educational Choice

Massachusetts School Choice

Massachusetts law makes a guarantee to students with special needs: No matter who you are, or where you go to school, you are entitled to special education and related services. It is part of the…

Educational Choice

Ohio School Choice

Two of Ohio’s most popular educational choice programs are under attack. This IJ suit seeks to defend these programs, which tens of thousands of Ohio students depend on.

Educational Choice

Vermont Educational Choice

Vermont has one of the most robust school choice programs in the country, but there is one massive exception. The state does not provide the tuition benefit for parents who want to send their children…

See More

David's Research & Reports

Educational Choice

12 Myths and Realities About Private Educational Choice Programs

Educational choice programs—defined broadly as programs that provide parents with financial aid to help their children opt out of the traditional public school system—are a hallmark of meaningful educational reform. Yet despite widespread news coverage…

David's Amicus Briefs

David's Legislation

Education Savings Account Act: Tax-Credit Funded

Educational Choice | Tax Credit Scholarships

Education Savings Account Act: Tax-Credit Funded

Our present system of delivering publicly funded education is in need of dramatic reform.  Educational choice programs provide that reform as they shift the power from state boards of education and school districts to parents. …

Education Savings Account Act: Publicly Funded

Educational Choice | Publicly Funded Scholarships

Education Savings Account Act: Publicly Funded

Our present system of delivering publicly funded education is in need of dramatic reform.  Educational choice programs provide that reform as they shift the power from state boards of education and school districts to parents. …

David's News, Articles & Publications

See More