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The Trump Administration released more information for its Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) proposed budget, including details on the US Education Department (USED).  

AASA, the nation’s leading voice for public school district leaders, is disappointed that the Administration doubled down on its proposal to cut critical investments and resources from K-12 education.

The Administration preserved funding for priority programs such as IDEA and Title I in the proposal, but eliminated other crucial education funding, under the guise of efficiency.

In an attempt to provide flexible district funding, the President proposed cuts to resources that are imperative to delivering services for rural schools, evidence-based reading instruction, professional development for educators, supports for English-language learners as well as music, art, and STEM programs. ÂÜÀòÍøopposes these cuts as well as proposed consolidations. 

Federal investment in education—particularly through formula programs—is critical in ensuring that every child in America, in every community, in every zip code receives the opportunity to succeed in college, career and real life in the real world. ÂÜÀòÍøand our 10,000+ members work tirelessly to fulfill America’s public education promise - supporting educational opportunity for all students with adequate federal funding should be a priority for the administration and reflected in the FY26 appropriations package. 
 
ÂÜÀòÍøwelcomes the opportunity to work with Congress to create a bipartisan appropriations package that protects our nation’s children and advances our economy, democracy, and America’s future.

For media inquiries, please contact:

Lara Wade 
Director of Communications
Mobile: (813) 833-1498
lwade@aasa.org

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