Washington D.C. – U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-AL), a member of the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies, has joined a group of Senate Republicans in urging the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to release education formula funding authorized under the Fiscal Year 2025 Full-Year Continuing Resolution Act.
Led by Senator Shelley Moore Capito (R-WV), the group addressed a letter to OMB Director Russell Vought, advocating for the implementation of the legislation signed into law earlier this year by President Donald Trump. The senators argue that withholding the funds contradicts the law’s intent and undermines state-level control over education.
“The decision to withhold this funding is contrary to President Trump’s goal of returning K-12 education to the states,” the letter states, emphasizing the importance of empowering local school districts and communities. The funding in question is directed to states and localities for education programs, allowing flexibility to support initiatives such as after-school care, English language programs, and adult learning.
The senators also expressed willingness to collaborate with the OMB and Education Secretary Linda McMahon to ensure funding is effectively utilized to benefit students. Other signatories include Senators John Boozman (R-AR), Susan Collins (R-ME), Deb Fischer (R-NE), John Hoeven (R-ND), Jim Justice (R-WV), Mitch McConnell (R-KY), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), and Mike Rounds (R-SD).
Senator Britt has previously advocated for returning education decision-making to local communities, emphasizing the importance of equity and access to quality education across all regions.
