Currently, Congress is considering FY2025 funding levels for federal K-12 education programs. The House Appropriations Committee approved a damaging 14% overall cut to education and even more drastic cuts to critical K-12 programs on which our schools rely. The bill would slash Title I funding by 25% 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 FY25 funding maintains funding for Title II at $2.2 billion and increases Title I by $280 million. We support the Senate bill and will continue to advocate that the final FY 25 Labor HHS Education Appropriations bill does 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.