Congress Has Passed an Education Budget. See How Key Programs Are Affected

Federal lawmakers have finalized a fiscal 2026 budget agreement, resolving prolonged uncertainty over how Republican-led policymaking under the Trump administration would reshape federal education funding. The deal marks a key step in setting financial priorities for key programs, though details on specific allocations or major shifts remain under review. With education funding often a contentious issue, the budget’s approach could signal broader policy directions for schools and student aid in the coming year. Stakeholders will now scrutinize how the approved measures align with past proposals and potential future adjustments.

After more than a year of uncertainty over how a Republican-controlled Congress under President Donald Trump would change federal education funding, lawmakers on Tuesday approved a fiscal 2026 budget ...