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Lawmakers warn of $400M gap as federal emergency funds wind down; department seeks waivers and state replacements
Summary
Committee members pressed the Department of Education over reliance on non‑recurring federal funds that expire in FY2024, estimating a roughly $400 million net drop in combined federal/state resources and asking which operating items would be affected if state funds are not identified.
Several legislators told the department that a substantial portion of recent education spending has been supported with non‑recurring federal grants that expire this fiscal year, leaving a projected net reduction in combined funding for FY25 unless state funds fill the gap. During questioning, Senator Juan Zaragoza asked plainly, "Con esa baja de cuatrocientos millones en presupuesto combinado... ¿qué es lo más importante que se va a afectar?" — pressing the department to…
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