*The Trump administration announced that it will redirect nearly half a billion dollars to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and tribally controlled colleges and universities (TCCUs).
The Hill reports that the one-time investment totals $495 million and will be added to their existing 2025 federal budget allocations. In addition to this funding shift, charter schools will receive a $500 million boost, while American history and civics programs will gain an additional $160 million in grants.
The Department of Education stated that these funds were taken from other programs that “are not in the best interest of students and families.”
“Today, the Department is making three massive investments — redirecting financial support away from ineffective and discriminatory programs toward those which support student success,” said Secretary of Education Linda McMahon.
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“We are proud to make the largest investment in the Charter Schools Grants Program in the Department’s history, support American history programs that will inspire young people to be active and informed citizens, and recognize Historically Black Colleges and Universities’ and Tribally Controlled Colleges and Universities’ historic contributions to improving education and opportunity in our country,” McMahon added.
McMahon emphasized that the changes are intended to ensure federal dollars are spent on programs promoting merit and fairness. “The Department has carefully scrutinized our federal grants, ensuring that taxpayers are not funding racially discriminatory programs but those programs which promote merit and excellence in education. The Trump Administration will use every available tool to meaningfully advance educational outcomes and ensure every American has the opportunity to succeed in life,” she said.
The funding announcement follows McMahon’s recent decision to eliminate discretionary funding for certain Minority-Serving Institutions grant programs, which she criticized for requiring institutions to “meet racial or ethnic quotas.”
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