by Beth Staats
Quick Summary
Infographic shares Minnesota-specific impacts of the Federal Department of Education funding withholdings.
Text courtesy of the American Association of School Librarians.
The U.S. Department of Education is withholding almost $7 billion in federal education funding for the upcoming school year, affecting various state-administered programs. Do your administrators and district understand the impact these cuts will have on the school library program and the learners you serve?
The proposed FY25 cuts include:
- $376 million - Title I-C Migrant Education State Grants
- $890 million - Title III-A English Language Acquisition Grants
- $1.33 billion - Title IV-B 21st Century Community Learning Centers
- $1.38 billion - Title IV-A Student Support and Academic Enrichment Grants
- $2.19 billion - Title II-A Supporting Effective Instruction State Grants
- $715 million - Adult Education State Grants
School libraries are instructional partners, resource providers, and equitable access points. These cuts threaten a school librarian's ability to serve students effectively, particularly those most at risk.
A one-page infographic specific to Minnesota has been developed for your use and can be shared with administrators, school boards, parents, and educational partners, including classroom teachers and support staff.
