May 25, 2026

federal education oversight

Trump signs B education funding bill for FY 2026: What it means for schools, grants and federal oversight – The Times of India

Trump signs $79B education funding bill for FY 2026: What it means for schools, grants and federal oversight – The Times of India

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President Donald Trump signs $79B education funding bill. (ANI Photo) President Donald Trump has signed into law a $79bn education funding bill for fiscal year 2026, ending months of uncertainty for schools, universities and state education agencies. The measure, which funds the US Department of Education through 30 September, offers modest spending growth, tighter congressional…

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US schools may face significant challenges as the Trump administration begins dismantling the Education Department – The Times of India

US schools may face significant challenges as the Trump administration begins dismantling the Education Department – The Times of India

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The Trump administration has set in motion a plan to redistribute much of the work of the United States Department of Education across four other federal departments. Officials present it as a solution to lagging academic performance, a step towards reducing federal oversight and giving states more control over schooling. But for many state and…

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Civil rights and special education offices gutted under Trump’s cuts: Is dismantling federal education support a path to reform or regression? – The Times of India

Civil rights and special education offices gutted under Trump’s cuts: Is dismantling federal education support a path to reform or regression? – The Times of India

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Trump cuts education staff as special needs and civil rights offices slashed. (AP Photo) Hundreds of employees at the US Department of Education have been dismissed in a new wave of layoffs under President Donald Trump’s administration. About 466 workers were let go since Friday, significantly reducing staff across key divisions responsible for civil rights…

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