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The President’s FY27 Budget Request Consolidates and Cuts Needed Education Programs 

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April 3, 2026 (Washington, D.C)  – On Friday, President Trump released his Fiscal Year 2027 budget request, asking Congress to fund the U.S. Department of Education at $76.5 billion dollars, a 2.9% decrease in spending from the enacted level in fiscal year 2026.  The President’s budget reflects the priorities of his administration by increasing funding for programs that support school choice and […]

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March Policy by the People Federal Update

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What’s Happening in Washington  *Please note: This update may not include all the changes currently happening in the federal government. Here’s what’s happened in federal education policy in the month of March, and what lies ahead. The U.S. Congress FY27 Budget Begins: The FY27 federal appropriations process is in the beginning stages. The President’s FY27

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February Policy by the People Federal Update

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What’s Happening in Washington  *Please note: This update may not include all the changes currently happening in the federal government. Here’s what happened in federal education policy in the month of February, and what lies ahead. The White House The President gives the State of the Union: On February 24th, the President addressed Congress during

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IEL Celebrates Passing of FY26 Federal Spending Package That Includes Funding for Key Education Programs

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On February 3, 2026, Congress passed its spending package that will fund the vast majority of the federal government through September 30th of this year, ending a partial government shutdown. IEL celebrates several funding victories for federal programs in this Omnibus appropriations bill that align with our Policy by the People Congressional agenda to advance

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January Policy by the People Federal Update

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  What’s Happening in Washington  *Please note: This update may not include all the changes currently happening in the federal government. Here’s what’s been happening in federal education policy in the month of January, and what lies ahead. The U.S. Congress Appropriations Nears End: The House passed a series of minibuses, or spending packages, on

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IEL/Coalition for Community Schools Statement: The Future of the Full-Service Community Schools Grant Must Be Protected

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January 12, 2026 As Congress considers the nation’s Fiscal Year 2026 budget, it is essential that they invest in children, youth, and families by funding the Full-Service Community Schools (FSCS) Grant Program at $135 million. Community Schools are a proven strategy for success in thousands of schools across the country. Impact spans both academic and

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December Policy by the People Federal Update

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What’s Happening in Washington    *Please note: This update may not include all the changes currently happening in the federal government.  Here’s what’s been happening in federal education policy in the month of December, and what lies ahead.  The U.S. Congress Appropriations Continues: The Appropriations process continues. As three appropriations bills (the Legislative Branch, Agriculture, and

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U.S. Department of Education Programs Moving to Other Agencies

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In a move that pushes President Trump’s plan to close the U.S. Department of Education closer to fruition, several large grant programs will be shifting from the ED to other federal agencies. ED has signed six agreements to move billions of grant funds outside of the agency. According to the agreements, the Department of Labor

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October 2025 Policy by the People Federal Update 

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What’s Happening in Washington    *Please note: This update may not include all the changes currently happening in the federal government.  Here’s what’s been happening in federal education policy in the month of October, and what lies ahead.  The U.S. Congress   The Federal Government Shutdown: After Congress failed to pass the 12 full-year appropriations bills or

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Amid Shutdown, Hundreds of U.S. Department of Education Staff Receive Reduction in Force Notices, Nearly Gutting Two Key Areas

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October 11, 2025 On Friday afternoon, the Trump Administration announced via the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) that a widespread “reduction in force” (RIF) of federal employees was under way, impacting the U.S. Department of Education (ED), among other agencies. The Administration warned earlier this month that it would start implementing a RIF amid

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