Federal lawmakers have finalized a fiscal 2026 budget agreement, resolving prolonged uncertainty over how Republican-led Congress and the Trump administration would reshape federal education funding. The deal, struck after months of negotiations, marks a key step in setting priorities for education spending amid broader fiscal debates. With education policy remaining a contentious issue, the approved budget outlines shifts in funding allocations that could impact schools and programs nationwide. Details on specific changes and their potential implications for students, teachers, and institutions are now emerging.
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 ...
