WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump has directed his education secretary nominee to “put herself out of the job,” emphasizing his belief that education should be managed by states.
This directive comes as the government considers financial cuts, impacting the $103 billion Department of Education budget.
Most of this budget supports FAFSA, with $68 billion allocated to programs like Pell Grants. The remaining funds trickle down to K-12 education.
Senator Patty Murray, a member of the Appropriations Committee, has expressed concerns about potential cuts to appropriated funds.
Linda McMahon, the nominee and former CEO of WWE, is under scrutiny as she progresses through the nomination process. McMahon’s history in the Trump administration makes her a key figure to watch.
In Washington, approximately 7% of education funding is federal, with Spokane Public Schools receiving about 9% of its funding from the federal government. This potential budget change could significantly affect local schools.