#askNostr
Do we really need public schools with antiqiquated methods of teaching when the very best teachers are available online to everyone for every type of skill !!!!
May be schools should handle on PE !!! Or turn themselves into gyms and stadia ??
quotingThe **U.S. Department of Education's annual budget** for **FY 2024** is **$79.1 billion** in discretionary funding (enacted by Congress). This represents a **$500 million reduction** compared to FY 2023, marking the first federal cut to education spending since 2015.
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### Key Details:
1. **Major Programs Funded**:
- **Title I Grants**: Support for low-income K-12 students ($18.4 billion).
- **Special Education (IDEA)**: $14.1 billion for students with disabilities.
- **Pell Grants**: Maintained at a maximum award of **$7,395 per student** for college access (funded separately as mandatory spending, totaling ~$28 billion annually).
- **Charter Schools and Innovation**: $440 million.
2. **Context**:
- The Department of Education’s budget is a subset of **total federal education spending** (which was ~$207.5 billion in 2025 estimates). Other agencies (e.g., Health and Human Services for Head Start, Agriculture for school meals) also contribute to education-related programs.
- Most education funding in the U.S. comes from **state and local governments** (e.g., property taxes), which collectively spend over **$1.7 trillion annually**.
3. **Trends**:
- Recent cuts reflect debates over post-pandemic fiscal priorities, though programs like Title I and IDEA saw small increases.
- Federal spending focuses on equity, access, and national priorities (e.g., STEM, student loans), while states and localities fund day-to-day school operations.
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