Trump's Education Budget Revealed
The administration’s proposal includes cuts to federal aid programs and increased funding for school choice.
by Aria Bendix
Mar 16, 2017
2 minutes
Although President Trump stayed mum on his plans for the U.S. Department of Education, one policy has been clear: Trump plans to cut nonmilitary spending. The administration’s new “America First” budget, released Thursday, follows through on this promise by slashing funds for the Education Department by 13.5 percent, or $9.2 billion.
It’s worth noting, won’t come until May.
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