For the largest of the federal K-12 programs, Biden had asked Congress to double Title I funding to $36.5 billion, but lawmakers agreed to $18.4 billion total — a $850 million increase over FY 2022.
The next largest K-12 spending area — special education — will receive $15.5 billion, or $934 million more than last year. The allocation adds money for special education services for infants, toddlers and schoolchildren, as well as a $20 million increase for teacher preparation and professional development.
