This week, Congress continued to work behind closed doors on the remaining six appropriations bills, which will expire on March 22. We hope to have more news on potential funding levels for education programs soon! Meanwhile, President Biden released his Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 Budget Proposal following his State of the Union Address last week, and the Administration has been busy with follow-up activities as well. Keep reading to learn more!
- President Biden Releases FY2025 Budget Request: President Biden released his proposed budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025, requesting $82 billion for the Department of Education, just slightly above current funding levels, and a $40 million increase for the Perkins Basic State Grant.
- Secretary Su Provides Remarks to the National League of Cities: Acting Secretary Julie Su delivered remarks at the National League of Cities Congressional City Conference, highlighting the success of Registered Apprenticeships and ways to empower and uplift the workforce and those in it.
- Secretary Cardona Highlights CTE Programs at Massachusetts School: On March 14, Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited West Springfield High School to tour the school’s CTE programs and meet with district leaders.
- Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee hosts Youth Apprenticeship Hearing: The Senate HELP committee hosted a hearing, “Youth Apprenticeship: Building Partnerships, Strengthening Career Pathways” to discuss ways to expand youth apprenticeships.
- White House Announces Women in Cyber Webinar: The White House Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) announced it is hosting a webinar on women in cyber on March 30, in celebration of Women’s History Month. The event will showcase panel discussion of women in cyber across government, industry, academia and non-profit spaces.
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