Trump Education Budget Cut – NPR
- The Trump administration has unveiled its fiscal year 2026 budget proposal, outlining important changes for the U.S.
- This latest budget proposal underscores the administration's focus on returning education control to the states.
- The budget summary opens with a quote from President Trump, reaffirming his commitment to decentralizing education: "We're going to be returning education very simply back to the states...
Trump Administration Proposes Education Budget Cuts, Department Changes
Updated June 3, 2025
The Trump administration has unveiled its fiscal year 2026 budget proposal, outlining important changes for the U.S. Department of Education. The budget includes a proposed 15% funding cut to the department,signaling a renewed push to reshape federal education policy and prioritize state control over education.
This latest budget proposal underscores the administration’s focus on returning education control to the states. The proposed education budget cuts and department changes would affect various K-12 and higher education programs, reflecting a shift in the federal government’s role in education policy.
The budget summary opens with a quote from President Trump, reaffirming his commitment to decentralizing education: “We’re going to be returning education very simply back to the states where it belongs.”
What’s next
The proposed budget now faces scrutiny and debate in Congress, where lawmakers will weigh the administration’s vision against competing priorities for federal education spending.