Congress Advances New K-12 Budget Proposal with Significant Education Cuts
Congress is currently engaged in negotiations over the federal budget, focusing on potential cuts to education funding for the 2027-28 school year. The House appropriations subcommittee, which deals with education and labor issues, has advanced a fiscal 2027 budget bill. This bill proposes a $1.6 billion reduction in annual Title I grants for low-income students and eliminates billions in formula and competitive grants for schools and colleges. Additionally, it significantly reduces investment in education research. The bill was passed on a party-line vote of 11-7, with Republican lawmakers supporting it as a necessary measure for fiscal responsibility. However, Democratic representatives, such as Rep. Rosa DeLauro, have criticized the bill, suggesting it could lead to the dismantling of public education. Amendments proposed by Rep. Steny Hoyer to restore funding for certain grant programs were not voted on, highlighting the partisan nature of the budget discussions. 
