2018 U.S. Education Budget Summary and Key Points

Author: U.S. Department of Education
Published: 2017/05/25 - Updated: 2023/10/09
Publication Type: Announcement / Notification
Topic: Disability Education - Publications List

Page Content: Synopsis - Introduction - Main

Synopsis: U.S. Fiscal Year 2018 budget lays out proposals and priorities designed to ensure students have equal opportunity to receive high quality education. Through this budget, the President has reaffirmed his commitment to returning decision-making power over education back where it belongs - in the hands of parents, educators and State leaders.

Introduction

The Trump Administration has released the Fiscal Year 2018 budget, which lays out a series of proposals and priorities designed to ensure every student has an equal opportunity to receive a high quality education. Through this budget, the President has reaffirmed his commitment to returning decision-making power over education back where it belongs - in the hands of parents, educators and State leaders.

Focus

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos Issued the Following Statement:

"This budget makes a historic investment in America's students. President Trump is committed to ensuring the Department focuses on returning decision-making power back to the States, where it belongs, and on giving parents more control over their child's education. It also ensures stable funding for critical programs, including Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) and Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)."

"The budget also reflects a series of tough choices we have had to make when assessing the best use of taxpayer money. It ensures funding for programs with proven results for students while taking a hard look at programs that sound nice but simply haven't yielded the desired outcomes."

"By refocusing the Department's funding priorities on supporting students, we can usher in a new era of creativity and ingenuity and lay a new foundation for American greatness."

Key Initiatives in the President's 2018 Budget

Creating New Education Options Through School Choice

Maintaining Support for the Nation's Most Vulnerable Students

Simplifying Funding for Postsecondary Education

Building Evidence Around Educational Innovation

Streamlining Existing Programs

Note that because the President's budget was completed before final fiscal year 2017 appropriations action, all comparisons are to the 2017 annualized CR level.

Attribution/Source(s): This quality-reviewed publication was selected for publishing by the editors of Disabled World (DW) due to its relevance to the disability community. Originally authored by U.S. Department of Education and published on 2017/05/25, this content may have been edited for style, clarity, or brevity. For further details or clarifications, U.S. Department of Education can be contacted at ed.gov NOTE: Disabled World does not provide any warranties or endorsements related to this article.

Explore Similar Topics

: Closure of Department of Education proposal raises concerns about federal funding, accountability, civil rights protections, impact on public schools, and students with disabilities.

: Professor gives the U.S. grading system an F as the current system can harm students' motivation, mental health and success.

Citing and References

Founded in 2004, Disabled World (DW) is a leading resource on disabilities, assistive technologies, and accessibility, supporting the disability community. Learn more on our About Us page.

Cite This Page: U.S. Department of Education. (2017, May 25 - Last revised: 2023, October 9). 2018 U.S. Education Budget Summary and Key Points. Disabled World (DW). Retrieved May 24, 2025 from www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/2018-ed-budget.php

Permalink: <a href="https://www.disabled-world.com/disability/education/2018-ed-budget.php">2018 U.S. Education Budget Summary and Key Points</a>: U.S. Fiscal Year 2018 budget lays out proposals and priorities designed to ensure students have equal opportunity to receive high quality education.

While we strive to provide accurate and up-to-date information, it's important to note that our content is for general informational purposes only. We always recommend consulting qualified healthcare professionals for personalized medical advice. Any 3rd party offering or advertising does not constitute an endorsement.