President Barack Obama’s $4.1 trillion 2017 fiscal year budget includes big plans for US education. The president believes that real opportunities begin with education, so his budget plan has set aside $69.4 billion in unrestricted funding for the Department of Education.
One of his priorities is for all children to have access to high-quality preschool programs, particularly low-income families. Another measure high on the Obama’s list is more support of policies for students who are on the college path.
