House Committee Proposes Education Funding Bill with Budget Cuts and Pell Grant Boost

A House Appropriations Committee bill for fiscal year 2027 suggests a 10% reduction in Department of Education funding, impacting federal support for higher education. Despite these cuts, the proposal includes a $50 increase to the maximum Pell Grant award. Additionally, it reclassifies advanced nursing programs as professional degrees, potentially raising federal borrowing limits for nursing students.