The Department of Education on Monday announced it was boosting federal funding for multiple groups, including Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and tribal colleges, by directing nearly $500 million to each group in a one-time investment.
The funds come after the department last week cut $350 million in funding for other programs that were reserved for colleges that held certain minority enrollment thresholds, such as large concentrations of Hispanic students.
The department said new funds will also go to charter schools to support education choice in fiscal year 2025 and to new government programs and competitions that foster interest in American history and civics.
“The Department is making three massive investments – redirecting financial support away from ineffective and discriminatory programs toward those which support student success,” Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in a statement.
“The Department has carefully scrutinized our federal grants, ensuring that taxpayers are not funding racially discriminatory programs but those programs which promote merit and excellence in education,” she continued. “The Trump Administration will use every available tool to meaningfully advance educational outcomes and ensure every American has the opportunity to succeed in life.”
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