This virtual session will profile national experts who will provide their opinion on the opportunities and barriers funders may face in the next phase of expanding access to high- quality schools for all students. We know the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the school choice political chessboard and 2021 is now widely recognized as a banner year for school choice legislation. With a flood of Federal spending entering public education, dissatisfied students and families across the country, and concerns over learning loss, where are funders best positioned to help all families have access to great education options?