DEVELOPING: Schools Face Devastating Cuts as Federal Education Budget Battle Escalates

BREAKING NEWS: Federal Education Budget Battle Escalates, Schools Face Devastating Cuts The White House has released a proposed budget for the U.S. Department of Education that would cut funding by 15% and eliminate all support for English language learners and migrant students. According to the proposal, $1.3 billion in funding would be eliminated for these vulnerable student groups. Additionally, 18 funding streams, including help for rural schools and at-risk youth, would be consolidated and reduced from $6.5 billion to $2 billion. This move has sparked concern among education researchers, who warn that such cuts would disproportionately affect disadvantaged school communities. The battle over the federal education budget is heating up as Congress and the White House release competing funding visions for next year's K-12 schools. The White House proposal is one of three competing plans on the table, with House Republicans also releasing a separate budget plan. This is a developing story, with lawmakers expected to debate and vote on the proposals in the coming weeks. Stay tuned for further updates as this situation unfolds. Developing Story Disclaimer: This article will be updated as new information becomes available. *This is a developing story. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available. Based on reporting from Npr.*