Cmte for Ed Funding

The Committee for Education Funding (CEF) works toward achieving adequate federal support for our nation's education system

[Cmte for Ed Funding @edfunding]

Ever heard of the SEED grant program? Without SEED, nonprofits and universities would have less capacity to run programs that prepare teachers in high-need schools. The FY27 PBR eliminates SEED funding entirely. Learn more about the impact of proposed cuts https://t.co/AwoUbsT9Tj

[Cmte for Ed Funding @edfunding]

CEF Member Spotlight: Last week, @AACTE Board Chair Stacey Edmonson, Ed.D. was on the Hill to champion educator preparation programs and the future of the teaching profession during @AACTE's #WashingtonWeek26. Learn more about Washington Week 2026: https://t.co/mIqejbdCH8

[Cmte for Ed Funding @edfunding]

The budget book provides state-by-state data on how federal investments in education improve lives and benefit the economy. Visit https://t.co/SZYtB699Fk to access the full budget book, downloadable charts, and hear stories on the impact of education funding in communities.

[Cmte for Ed Funding @edfunding]

Today, CEF held a briefing on Capitol Hill along with the release of our annual education budget book. Education practitioners joined CEF to discuss the impact of the FY27 Education budget request on students, families, and communities across the country.

[Cmte for Ed Funding @edfunding]

Last week, CEF joined 532 orgs in urging appropriators to support robust FY2027 funding for education and workforce development programs. We're calling on Congress to reject harmful cuts and support the communities that depend on these programs. Read here: https://t.co/Y9YjUKgqhA

[Cmte for Ed Funding @edfunding]

Appropriations Update: The House Appropriations subcommittee is scheduled to mark up the FY27 Labor-HHS-Education bill on June 5. Additionally, the deadline to submit outside witness testimony to the Senate Labor-HHS-Ed Subcommittee is tomorrow, May 22. https://t.co/UJaiGgZFzm

[Cmte for Ed Funding @edfunding]

The President’s budget request for next year eliminates billions of dollars for existing education investments, including adult education, which is eliminated. Watch this video to hear about how this program changes lives. https://t.co/jQElgfXPCd #DontFlunkTheFuture

[Cmte for Ed Funding @edfunding]

FYI: As of May 2026, more than $2 billion in congressionally approved K-12 and higher education funding for FY26 has not been apportioned by OMB. Visit https://t.co/KYed9ewqu5, where you can search by agency, track unallocated funds, and monitor conditions attached to spending.

[House Committee on Education & Workforce @EdWorkforceCmte]

🚨 NEW —> @EDSecMcMahon will join Chairman @RepWalberg and the Full Committee to discuss the policies and priorities of @usedgov on May 14 at 10:15am ET.

More details here ⤵️
https://t.co/UoPnhzr7qc

[Cmte for Ed Funding @edfunding]

FYI - Because it cut most of its research staff & canceled contracts, @usedgov is not updating a vital data source about education outcomes and federal spending. The Digest of Education Statistics began in 1962 but much of its data hasn't been updated since January 2025.

[Chalkbeat @Chalkbeat]

Federal data on enrollment, teacher pay, school spending, safety, and more has gone stale — raising questions about what the public can still know about American education. https://t.co/XYAMcYZzzu

[Cmte for Ed Funding @edfunding]

We are thrilled to welcome Jared Bass as CEF's new Executive Director. Jared brings expertise in education policy and has held key roles at the Center for American Progress and House Committees on Appropriations and Ed & Workforce. See Jared's full bio: https://t.co/ViZgavMG67

[Cmte for Ed Funding @edfunding]

FYI - these are the views of @EDSecMcMahon & @SenBillCassidy that led to cancelling their planned closed-door briefing of HELP Committee members. Another alternative to cancelling the meeting would have been to hold it as a public hearing.

[Secretary Linda McMahon @EDSecMcMahon]

It’s unfortunate that today’s planned meeting with the Senate HELP Committee was cancelled after Democrats broke the agreement for a candid, closed door conversation and invited press.

I’m always open to transparency — I spent hours testifying publicly yesterday.

It’s disappointing that instead of a productive conversation about the state of our nation’s students and the steps we’re taking at the Department of Education to reverse this trend and break up the bureaucracy, this became about producing another media clip for MSNBC.

[Cmte for Ed Funding @edfunding]

FYI - today's closed-door meeting with Senate HELP Committee members and @EDSecMcMahon was cancelled after @SenTimKaine said he would broadcast the meeting to the press in the spirit of open government. The Secretary and Chair had different takes on his plans and the meeting.

[Burgess Everett @burgessev]

Kaine will not get a chance to practice his gonzo journalism

“Rather than allowing me to broadcast the conversation, which wouldn’t include any classified information, the meeting was canceled altogether.”

[Cmte for Ed Funding @edfunding]

FYI - @EDSecMcMahon testified today before the Senate Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Subcommittee on the President's request to slash education funding next year. Tomorrow at 3pm ET she will brief Sen. HELP Cmte members behind closed doors, but @SenTimKaine will broadcast it

[Burgess Everett @burgessev]

Sen. Kaine is going to broadcast a closed door meeting with Trump admin on Education Department tomorrow

[Cmte for Ed Funding @edfunding]

The President's FY 2027 budget request eliminates funding for many education programs, including Rural Education, afterschool programs, and adult education, among others. Learn more: https://t.co/qm1A7pUI9W

[Cmte for Ed Funding @edfunding]

Yesterday, CEF hosted a reception bringing together CEF members and Congressional education staff for an evening of connection and conversation. It was great to spend time with such dedicated advocates and see both new and familiar faces.

[Cmte for Ed Funding @edfunding]

CEF Member Highlight: This week, @PartnersRural hosted their annual Rural Summit in Buffalo, NY. The Summit brought together nearly 700 rural advocates from across the country to share expertise and make meaningful connections. Please consider joining PRI in Omaha next year!

[Cmte for Ed Funding @edfunding]

Each year, 817,000 students rely on Federal TRIO Programs to access higher education. However, the President's budget request for next year completely eliminates them. 

WATCH: Hear from Brianna on how TRIO made college possible and set her up for success. 

#DontFlunkTheFuture

[Cmte for Ed Funding @edfunding]

Last week, @nrea1 was on the Hill advocating for the 10 million students in rural schools across America. NREA is urging Congress to fully fund Title I, IDEA, Title II-A, REAP, and Perkins CTE to ensure rural students have the support and postsecondary pathways they deserve. 🌾

[Cmte for Ed Funding @edfunding]

CEF Member Highlight: This week, @AASCU welcomed regional public university presidents & chancellors to DC. The 520 regional public universities are the engines of students’ social mobility and the development of the region's workforces. To learn more: https://t.co/n5VROZunZI