President Trump’s Budget Expected to Arrive to Congress on February 10

On Monday, the White House confirmed that the Trump Administration’s budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 will be sent to Congress on February 10. The non-binding document that outlines the Administration’s spending priorities will be the focus of annual budget hearings in Congress throughout the spring. It will be taken into consideration as Congress determines spending levels for FY 2021.

In past years, the U.S. Department of Education has been the target of significant spending cuts within President Trump’s budgets. The FY 2020 proposal included a 10 percent cut overall, with level-funding for special education programs and the elimination of 29 programs “that have achieved their original purpose, duplicate other programs, are narrowly focused, or are unable to demonstrate effectiveness,” including the Jacob K. Javits Gifted and Talented Students Education program.

Investments have been aimed at U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos’ school choice initiatives. This year’s budget proposal is expected to be similar to prior proposals, and, as in past years, could be largely ignored by Congress.

To get a sense of what the FY 2021 budget proposal may include, view last year’s budget proposal here.