Summary
The Trump administration is reallocating nearly $500 million in federal funds to historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and tribal colleges. This funding increase comes after cutting $350 million from other federal grants, mainly affecting Hispanic-serving institutions. The reallocation aims to support the president's priorities and increase funding for charter schools and other educational initiatives.
Key Facts
- Nearly $500 million is being redirected to HBCUs and tribal colleges.
- $350 million in funding was cut from other federal grants, mostly from Hispanic-serving institutions.
- The changes are part of an effort to overhaul federal education funding by the Trump administration.
- The reallocation will result in a 48% funding increase for HBCUs and more than double the funding for tribal colleges.
- About $60 million is being shifted to support charter schools, and $137 million for American history and civics grants.
- A stopgap funding bill has given the executive branch more control over spending.
- Past funding cuts have faced criticism due to their potential impact on minority-serving institutions.
- The administration claims that minority-serving grants should be merit-based rather than race-based.
