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Trump's Budget Cuts Spark Outcry Among Education Advocates

6/3/2025

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The Trump administration's proposed budget for the U.S. Department of Education in FY 2026 seeks to slash funding by $12 billion, bringing it to $66.7 billion. While it aims to assist low-income students and those with disabilities, the consolidation of 18 grant programs has sparked fierce opposition from education advocates, who fear it could lead to greater academic struggles for the most vulnerable.

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The Trump administration's proposed budget for the U.S. Department of Education in FY 2026 seeks to slash funding by $12 billion, bringing it to $66.7 billion. While it aims to assist low-income students and those with disabilities, the consolidation of 18 grant programs has sparked fierce opposition from education advocates, who fear it could lead to greater academic struggles for the most vulnerable.