Topic: Federal Advocacy

Statement from EdTrust on the Senate Hearing regarding the FY27 Budget Request for the Dept. of Education

We urge Congress to consider these policies and funding levels to ensure every student has access to the resources they need to learn, grow, and thrive

The president’s budget request contradicts the recommendations in its “Reimagining IES” report, which calls for strengthening education data and research — not gutting them

This letter is submitted in response to the Department of Education’s proposed Workforce Pell Grant eligibility rules

Statement from EdTrust on the president’s FY27 budget

Joint comment from EdTrust and partners on the structure and priorities of the Comprehensive Centers

EdTrust’s comment on the proposed National Special Education Spending Study

Joint comment on Indiana’s pending waiver request from accountability requirements under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

EdTrust’s response to the General Services Administration’s (GSA) proposed anti-DEI amendments to the System for Award Management (SAM) certification requirements for federal financial assistance recipients