Federal education programs face potential deep reductions as the incoming administration proposes significant funding cuts, reversing the stability achieved just months ago when Congress upheld consistent year-over-year funding levels. The request marks a sharp shift in policy direction, raising concerns among advocates who had relied on the recent bipartisan agreement to support critical school and student initiatives. Lawmakers will now weigh whether to uphold long-standing priorities or align with the new administration’s budget proposals, which could reshape funding allocations across key education sectors. The move comes amid broader debates over federal spending and its impact on public services.
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 ...
