Congressional appropriations committees agreed on a bipartisan Fiscal Year 2026 Appropriations bill that provides slightly more money for education programs than current levels, rather than the steep cuts proposed in the President’s budget request. The deal rejects the block granting of IDEA funds proposed by the Administration that would have eliminated funding for parent training and information centers, technical assistance centers, personnel preparation and other important programs.
NDSC appreciates the appropriators listening to deep concerns raised by families, students and schools and that the bill prohibits the U.S. Department of Education (ED) from transferring any education funding to another federal agency unless an appropriations law allows it to do so. The deal clearly states that no authorities exist for ED to transfer its fundamental responsibilities and prohibits any funds to be used for any department reorganization that decentralizes, reduces staffing levels, or alters the responsibilities of the department.
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