Federal education programs face potential deep reductions as the incoming administration proposes significant funding cuts, just months after Congress upheld stable year-over-year funding levels for most initiatives. The request marks a sharp shift in policy direction, raising concerns among educators and advocates about the impact on schools and student support services. Lawmakers will now weigh whether to approve the proposed changes, which could reshape priorities in K-12 and higher education funding. The move comes amid ongoing debates over federal spending and its role in education policy.
Just two months after Congress maintained steady year-over-year federal funding for most education programs, the second Trump administration is asking lawmakers to once again consider major cuts that ...
