Congress Advances Education Budget with Significant Cuts to Key Programs
Congress is currently negotiating the federal budget for the 2027-28 school year, focusing on significant cuts to education funding. The House appropriations subcommittee on education and labor issues has advanced a fiscal 2027 budget bill, which proposes a $1.6 billion reduction in annual Title I grants for low-income students. Additionally, the bill eliminates billions in formula and competitive grants for schools and colleges and reduces investment in education research. The bill passed on a party-line vote of 11-7, with Republican lawmakers supporting it as a necessary measure for fiscal prudence. However, Democratic representatives, such as Rep. Rosa DeLauro, have criticized the cuts, suggesting they could undermine 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. 
