Congress Advances Fiscal 2027 Budget Bill with Significant Education Cuts
Congress has initiated discussions on the federal budget for the 2027-28 school year, with a focus on education funding. The House appropriations subcommittee on education and labor issues has advanced its fiscal 2027 budget bill, which proposes a $1.6 billion reduction in annual Title I grants for low-income students. Additionally, the bill seeks to eliminate billions in formula and competitive grants for schools and colleges, and reduce investment in education research. The bill was passed on a party line vote of 11-7, with Republican lawmakers supporting the cuts as a necessary measure for fiscal prudence. Democratic lawmakers, including 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 Full-Service Community Schools and Preschool Development Grants were not voted on, highlighting the partisan nature of the budget discussions. 
