24-06-2025
Some federal education dollars flow to N.H. amid concern about Trump administration cuts
The state agency said it has received preliminary allocations from the federal government for several programs, which it will calculate and then distribute to school districts.
'Despite recent concerns that education grants could be drastically reduced, New Hampshire has received equal to or even more funding for specific formula grants than it did last year,' said Education Commissioner Frank Edelblut in a statement.
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'This investment ensures that federal dollars are reaching our local classrooms where they are needed the most for low-income students and our highest needs students, while also alleviating concerns that these important services could be in jeopardy,' he said.
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Some education experts said the news came as a welcome relief.
'This is good news for our students,' said Deb Howes, president of the teacher's union American Federation of Teachers of New Hampshire. 'We were very concerned that we might lose something as they're trying to figure out what to do with the federal budget.'
But other education experts said there are still concerns about federal funding for education moving forward into 2026.
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'We're seeing Republicans at the federal level trying to slash funding for public schools, and trying to rework how schools are being funded,' said Christina Pretorius, education justice campaign director with Engage NH, a pro-public education nonprofit.
Here's a breakdown of the funding that's been announced so far.
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These grants are supposed to offer supplemental support to students through accelerated education programs and professional development for school personnel.
Preliminary 2025 award:
$46,343,728
2024 award:
$44,646,631
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These grants are given to local education agencies, career and technical schools, and community colleges to strengthen Career and Technical Education that prepares students to enter the workforce.
Preliminary 2025 award:
$7,020,601
2024 award:
$7,020,601
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This funding supports special education, early intervention services, and discretionary grants so children with disabilities receive a free and appropriate public education.
Preliminary 2025 award:
$56,713,037
2024 award:
$56,713,037
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This is the Student Support and Academic Enrichment grant program, which is supposed to improve school conditions for student learning and use technology to further academic achievement.
Preliminary 2025 award:
$6,358,350
2024 award:
$6,326,558
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This funding is to help children experiencing homelessness and address challenges in enrolling, attending, and succeeding in school.
Preliminary 2025 award:
$350,796
2024 award:
$323,138
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