School funding

Education bills on immigration, attendance and some emergency funding moved forward, as big school funding questions remain unanswered.

School districts across Oregon brace themselves for budget news from Salem amidst revenue shortfalls.

A university spending efficiency report concludes that to serve students and thrive financially, Oregon’s public universities must break from the status quo.

In an effort to cut federal spending and end programs that promote diversity, equity and inclusion, the Trump Administration has cut funding for some programs that help students access college.

After withholding roughly $900 million from California’s K-12 and adult schools, the U.S. Education Department said Friday that it will release the money starting next week. But schools must agree to certain conditions first.

Trump withheld about $7 billion in education funds for various school programs nationwide, including about $800 million for California.

California districts have not received Congressionally appropriated money for after school programs, academic enrichment, English-learner services, teacher professional development and migrant education.

School districts that can’t pass construction bonds have few other options to fund needed building repairs.

Schools had until March 2026 to spend remaining COVID relief money. The U.S. Department of Education cut those funds, amounting to about $200 million for California K-12 schools.

Rural school districts and counties are preparing for the potential loss of funding from the Secure Rural Schools program.

Last year California passed a law that prohibits schools from requiring staff to notify parents if a student identifies as transgender. The U.S. Department of Education alleges the law violates parents’ rights.

For the last century, the money has gone to counties with large amounts of federal land that can’t be taxed. Congress failed to include it in the upcoming budget.