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House Proposes $2 Billion Cuts to K-12 Education

9/4/2025

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The U.S. House of Representatives proposes over $2 billion in cuts to K-12 education funding for the 2026 budget.
The budget includes a $3.5 billion reduction in Title I grants for low-income students and eliminates several education programs.
Senate appropriators from both parties have approved a budget that increases education funding and supports key programs.
Confusion over unilateral funding changes by the Trump administration may lead to further budget reductions for schools.

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Story summary

The U.S. House of Representatives proposes over $2 billion in cuts to K-12 education funding for the 2026 budget.
The budget includes a $3.5 billion reduction in Title I grants for low-income students and eliminates several education programs.
Senate appropriators from both parties have approved a budget that increases education funding and supports key programs.
Confusion over unilateral funding changes by the Trump administration may lead to further budget reductions for schools.