Education Department faces challenges in defining 'professional' vs. 'graduate' programs for student loan limits. Stakeholders debate program inclusion, debt concerns, and economic impact. Funding caps slated for 2026.
House Republicans propose a 15% cut to the Education Department's budget, aligning with Trump's plan. Cuts target grants, NIH, and Pell Grants, while preserving some programs. Budget debate intensifies with potential government shutdown.
Proposed move of CTE program funding to the Labor Dept. raises concerns about program complexity and focus shift from long-term educational development. Supporters fear impact on $1.4B K-12 programs.
Lawsuits challenge Trump administration's education cuts to the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), citing hindered research and data collection impacting education outcomes. Legal challenge grows against cuts.
