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How Donald Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' will affect American education and students – Times of India

US President Donald Trump President Donald Trump’s much-touted “Big Beautiful Bill” – officially titled the American Prosperity and Freedom Act – promises sweeping changes across taxes, welfare, and national security. But buried within its 940 pages lies an ambitious, controversial overhaul of education policy that could reshape American classrooms, college debt, and the ideological fabric of curricula for years to come. Cuts to Federal Education Funding At its core, the bill slashes Department of Education discretionary spending by nearly 20% over five years. Programmes such as Title I grants, which support schools in low-income districts, and IDEA (Individuals with Disabilities ... Read more