May 5 - Trump budget slashes $4.5B | $1B gone for student mental health

$1B to support student mental health is gone. Schools fear what’s next.; Need for high-dosage tutoring remains after ESSER funds end

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Trump’s FY26 budget would slash more than $4.5B from K-12

The plan would turn Title I and IDEA into single, separate grants, zero out key teacher grants, and add $60 million for charter schools.

$1B to support student mental health is gone. Schools fear what’s next.

Funds for more school mental health professionals were discontinued due to “conflict” with Trump administration priorities, the Education Department said.

Need for high-dosage tutoring remains after ESSER funds end

As states adjust to the end of COVID relief funds, only 23 provide competitive grant or formula funding that districts can put toward high-impact tutoring.

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