The Committee for Education Funding (CEF) works toward achieving adequate federal support for our nation's education system
Washington, DC
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In loving memory of Frank Ballmann, a beloved member of CEF for over 25 years. Frank was a tireless defender of education funding, and he will be missed by everyone who advocated alongside him. We were honored to have his fellowship at CEF, and his impact will be felt for years.
Last week, our advocates at #CEFHillDay had the opportunity to meet with staff in 46 offices across the House and Senate to share their perspectives on the importance of #EdFunding! We're grateful for the opportunity to make our voices heard. Learn more: cef.org/cef-budget-book/
Thank you to @MarkAmodeiNV2, @RepCiscomani and @RepJoeMorelle for meeting with one of our Hill Teams today for #CEFHillDay to discuss the importance of #EdFunding for today’s learners and beyond. We appreciate your time for us to share our stories.
Thanks so much to the offices of @SenatorHeinrich and @SenatorFischer for meeting with CEF advocates this afternoon! We appreciated the opportunity to discuss the need for #EdFunding to support learners of all ages in New Mexico, Nebraska, and across the nation. #CEFHillDay
Today, over 80 education advocates across 40+ organizations, colleges and more are joining CEF on the Hill and virtually to advocate for #edfunding. If you see someone with a #CEFHillDay sticker, say hi!
Ever heard of the SEED grant program? Without SEED, nonprofits and universities would have less capacity to run programs that prepare teachers in high-need schools. The FY27 PBR eliminates SEED funding entirely. Learn more about the impact of proposed cuts cef.org/cef-budget-book/
CEF Member Spotlight: Last week, @AACTE Board Chair Stacey Edmonson, Ed.D. was on the Hill to champion educator preparation programs and the future of the teaching profession during @AACTE's #WashingtonWeek26. Learn more about Washington Week 2026: tinyurl.com/y4ewfxyh
Today, CEF held a briefing on Capitol Hill along with the release of our annual education budget book. Education practitioners joined CEF to discuss the impact of the FY27 Education budget request on students, families, and communities across the country.
The budget book provides state-by-state data on how federal investments in education improve lives and benefit the economy. Visit cef.org to access the full budget book, downloadable charts, and hear stories on the impact of education funding in communities.
Last week, CEF joined 532 orgs in urging appropriators to support robust FY2027 funding for education and workforce development programs. We're calling on Congress to reject harmful cuts and support the communities that depend on these programs. Read here: tinyurl.com/rxb5248s
Appropriations Update: The House Appropriations subcommittee is scheduled to mark up the FY27 Labor-HHS-Education bill on June 5. Additionally, the deadline to submit outside witness testimony to the Senate Labor-HHS-Ed Subcommittee is tomorrow, May 22. appropriations.senate.gov/im…
The President’s budget request for next year eliminates billions of dollars for existing education investments, including adult education, which is eliminated. Watch this video to hear about how this program changes lives. youtube.com/shorts/tnxSWEIoe… #DontFlunkTheFuture
FYI: As of May 2026, more than $2 billion in congressionally approved K-12 and higher education funding for FY26 has not been apportioned by OMB. Visit openOMB.org, where you can search by agency, track unallocated funds, and monitor conditions attached to spending.
Cmte for Ed Funding retweeted
🚨 NEW —> @EDSecMcMahon will join Chairman @RepWalberg and the Full Committee to discuss the policies and priorities of @usedgov on May 14 at 10:15am ET.
More details here ⤵️
edworkforce.house.gov/calend…
FYI - Because it cut most of its research staff & canceled contracts, @usedgov is not updating a vital data source about education outcomes and federal spending. The Digest of Education Statistics began in 1962 but much of its data hasn't been updated since January 2025.
Federal data on enrollment, teacher pay, school spending, safety, and more has gone stale — raising questions about what the public can still know about American education. chalkbeat.org/2026/05/07/edu…
We are thrilled to welcome Jared Bass as CEF's new Executive Director. Jared brings expertise in education policy and has held key roles at the Center for American Progress and House Committees on Appropriations and Ed & Workforce. See Jared's full bio: cef.org/about/cef-staff/
FYI - these are the views of @EDSecMcMahon & @SenBillCassidy that led to cancelling their planned closed-door briefing of HELP Committee members. Another alternative to cancelling the meeting would have been to hold it as a public hearing.
It’s unfortunate that today’s planned meeting with the Senate HELP Committee was cancelled after Democrats broke the agreement for a candid, closed door conversation and invited press.
I’m always open to transparency — I spent hours testifying publicly yesterday.
It’s disappointing that instead of a productive conversation about the state of our nation’s students and the steps we’re taking at the Department of Education to reverse this trend and break up the bureaucracy, this became about producing another media clip for MSNBC.
FYI - today's closed-door meeting with Senate HELP Committee members and @EDSecMcMahon was cancelled after @SenTimKaine said he would broadcast the meeting to the press in the spirit of open government. The Secretary and Chair had different takes on his plans and the meeting.
FYI - @EDSecMcMahon testified today before the Senate Labor-HHS-Education Appropriations Subcommittee on the President's request to slash education funding next year. Tomorrow at 3pm ET she will brief Sen. HELP Cmte members behind closed doors, but @SenTimKaine will broadcast it
The President's FY 2027 budget request eliminates funding for many education programs, including Rural Education, afterschool programs, and adult education, among others. Learn more: cef.org/charts-and-resources…
