The Trump administration has released its fiscal year 2027 budget proposal, which includes a $76.5 billion budget for the Department of Education. This represents a 2.9% decrease from the 2026 enacted level. The proposal eliminates over 20 programs and consolidates funds into a new $2 billion state grant program.
Education Department Budget
The Department of Education’s budget proposal includes $18.42 billion for Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies, which is flat from FY 2026. The proposal also includes $2 billion for the newly proposed Make Education Great Again (MEGA) program, which would consolidate 17 existing K-12 formula and competitive grant programs into a single state formula grant.
The Trump administration's FY 2027 budget proposal includes a $76.5 billion budget for the Department of Education. Learn more about the proposal and its potential impact on education.
Program Eliminations
The proposal eliminates several programs, including the Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grants, Innovative Approaches to Literacy, and the Neglected, Delinquent, and At-Risk Children and Youth program. The administration proposes consolidating these programs into the MEGA program.
The Trump administration’s budget proposal is a significant shift in the way we approach education funding.
Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert
Special Education
The proposal includes $16.02 billion for Special Education, an increase of $561.6 million over FY 2025. The proposal centers on a significant increase for Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) formula grants, while consolidating several smaller IDEA programs into the main state grant structure.
Key takeaways
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Key Points:
- The Trump administration's FY 2027 budget proposal includes a $76.5 billion budget for the Department of Education.
- The proposal eliminates over 20 programs and consolidates funds into a new $2 billion state grant program.
- The proposal includes $16.02 billion for Special Education, an increase of $561.6 million over FY 2025.
Rehabilitation Services
The proposal includes $4.67 billion for Rehabilitation Services, an increase of $145.9 million over FY 2025. The request is driven primarily by the mandatory increase in Vocational Rehabilitation State Grants, while several smaller discretionary programs are not funded.
The proposal’s emphasis on consolidating programs and eliminating unnecessary funding could have a lasting impact on the education system.
Laura Lurns · Learning Success expert
The Trump administration’s budget proposal has significant implications for the education sector. The proposal’s emphasis on consolidating programs and eliminating unnecessary funding could have a lasting impact on the education system. As the budget proposal moves forward, it is essential to consider the potential consequences of these changes.
Learn more about the Trump administration’s FY 2027 budget proposal and its potential impact on education at Learning Success.
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