The U.S. Federal Government’s 2021 budget involves changes that will significantly affect music education. According to the National Association for Music Education (NAfME), the budget recommends the elimination of several education programs, including Title I-A, Title II-A, and Title IV-A. In their place, the Trump Administration suggests combining these and 26 other K-12 discretionary programs authorized by Congress in the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA).
“If this budget became law, almost all ESSA programs would be consolidated into a single block grant, allowing the Department of Education to slash staffing and administrative costs over time and significantly reduce the federal role in education,” stated NAfMe.
To see NAfMe’s full blog post, click here.