Indiana becomes the latest state to receive flexibility from Trump on federal education spending
Summary
The Trump administration is allowing Indiana more freedom to use its federal education funds. Indiana will combine $50 million from five grants into one with fewer rules, like Iowa and Louisiana have done.Key Facts
- Indiana received a waiver from the U.S. Education Department to have more control over federal education funds.
- This is the third state after Iowa and Louisiana to get such flexibility.
- Indiana will combine $50 million from five different federal funding sources into one grant.
- The new grant will have fewer rules on how the money can be spent.
- Indiana officials estimate this change will save about $20 million in costs related to reporting and paperwork.
- The move is part of the Trump administration’s goal to give states more control over education money.
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