Trump Budget Slams Education Department with Funding Cuts | JQJO

The Trump administration's 2026 budget proposes a 15% cut to the Education Department, despite a court blocking its closure. While Title I funding for low-income schools remains unchanged at over $18 billion, 18 smaller K-12 programs totaling $6.5 billion would be consolidated into a single $2 billion grant. Special education funding appears increased but is essentially flat after accounting for program consolidation. Higher education faces cuts, including a reduction in maximum Pell Grants from roughly $7,400 to $5,700 and an 80% cut to the Federal Work-Study program.