ÂÜÀòÍøStatement on the Proposed FY26 Federal Budget
May 02, 2025
David R. Schuler, Executive Director of AASA, ÂÜÀòÍø, released the following statement today on the proposed FY26 Federal Budget.
"America’s children deserve strong, supported and fully funded public schools. AASA, the nation’s leading voice for public school district leaders, is disappointed to learn that the president’s proposed federal FY26 budget seeks to defund, rather than invest in, the bright futures
of our nation’s youngest minds.
Sustained federal investment in education—particularly through formula programs—is critical in ensuring that every child, in every American community, receives every opportunity to succeed
in college, career and real life in the real world. ÂÜÀòÍøand our members work tirelessly to fulfill America’s public education promise, and this bipartisan priority should be reflected in the FY26 appropriations package.
ÂÜÀòÍøwelcomes the opportunity to work with Congress on creating a strong appropriations package that protects America’s children and advances our economy and democracy through prioritizing federal investment in public education."
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