What Programs Are At Risk From Trump's Education Cuts?

Cuts to public schools fund tax cuts for billionaires and corporations

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In The Public Interest breaks down WHERE the cuts will hit.

You know, those cuts:

Republicans Advance Federal Budget that Cuts Funds for Schools

Anyway, here’s what programs are impacted by the billions in cuts Trump is seeking to make in the federal dollars that flow to local public schools:

Trump and his billionaire buddies want to eliminate $4.4 billion for dozens of programs, like:

• Programs that support English language learners ($890 million)

• Teacher recruitment and training ($220 million)

• College access and preparation ($1.6 billion)

• Adult education ($729 million)

• Community schools ($150 million)

• Education of children in families that work seasonal agricultural jobs ($428 million)

• Civil rights enforcement ($49 million), and more

They also want to cut $4.5 billion from funds for afterschool and summer programs, technology and digital literacy, mental health services, rural schools, literacy instruction, new teacher training, emergency preparedness, magnet schools, services for unhoused children, arts education, American history and civics education, family engagement and more.

How much will schools in your area lose if these cuts are approved by Congress? The Education Law Center has created a calculator to figure out just how much your community stands to lose. You can search by school district or Congressional District. Just click on your district and state to find out.