Currently, Congress is considering FY2026 funding levels for federal K-12 education programs. The House has proposed a bill with a devastating $15.6 billion overall cut to education. The bill would slash Title I funding by 21% and completely eliminate Title II funding, which supports professional development for school leaders as well as recruitment and retention efforts to address educator shortages.
In contrast, the Senate Appropriations Committee’s more reasonable vision for FY26 funding maintains funding for Title II at $2.2 billion and increases Title I by $50 million. We support the Senate bill and will continue to advocate that the final FY26 Labor- HHS- Education Appropriations bill not cut K-12 programs.
Join us in advocating during National Principals Month by sending a message to your senators and representatives now urging them to reject these proposed cuts and support federal funding for our schools. In just a few clicks below, you can urge your members of Congress to take immediate action that will support principals and their schools and students.