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Federal spending deal maintains funding for education, rejecting Trump’s proposed cuts

The bipartisan federal spending deal would keep most education funding flat or slightly increased, avoiding deep White House cuts.
If Congress fails to vote by midnight, a partial government shutdown could cause minor disruptions to some school programs.
California funding for schools and colleges would stay stable for the rest of the fiscal year under the deal.
The package includes maintaining the Pell Grant maximum at $7,395 for 2026-27, despite White House cuts.
The deal would increase funding for Title I and IDEA grants, reinforcing support for low-income students and students with disabilities.
The package preserves funding for Head Start programs, with a small increase over last year.
Higher education funding remains strong, with grant programs and student aid supported by the deal.
Education advocates view the funding package as a win amid concerns about Trump’s proposed cuts.
The deal keeps discretionary spending for minority-serving institutions and includes leadership commentary from education officials.
Shutdown risk could affect some programs if lawmakers delay, but immediate state-level impact is predicted to be minor.

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