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pulling the rug out from under America's students and families," NEA President Becky Pringle said. "is isn't just a policy failure, it is a moral disgrace. Trump and congressional Republicans undermined our public schools and every student in them. When politicians in D.C. slash state funding, students in rural, suburban and urban communities alike bear the brunt of devastating cuts." Funding released for migrant education, English Learner services In late-July, after immense public pres- sure from educators, community, parents and students across th e countr y, th e Trump Administration released nearly $6 billion in funding for public K–12 schools that it had frozen earlier in the month, just as it was set to be disbursed. The freeze was reportedly to review whether the programs complied with Trump's e x t r e m e a g e n d a . W i t h C a l i f o r n i a's share estimated at $1 billion, the move impact ed scho ol di stricts stat e wi de, including programs critical for migrant students and English learners. California was set to receive approxi- mately $120 million in Title I-C funding in 2024–25 for migrant education services, which includes after -school tutoring, family literacy and health services for "Instead of investing in our children's education, health and future, this law hands billions in tax breaks to the ultra-wealthy — while pulling the rug out from under America's students and families." —NEA President Becky Pringle Did You Know? T H E I M P A C T O F the newly enacted federal budget bill gives vastly disproportionate tax breaks to the uber-wealthy. According to the Institute of Taxation and Economic Policy, the top 5% of earners in California alone (those making more than $650,000 annually) will account for almost 40% of the tax breaks — a staggering $22.5 billion. Research by budget policy experts suggests that this amount could cover the federal costs to maintain SNAP and health care benefits for all current recipients in California. Trump's Budget literally takes from the poorest to give to the richest. For a detailed look at the budget impacts, read the California Budget & Policy Center 's July 2025 report at bit.ly/4l7i1ZG. The Rich Get Richer How the new budget's tax breaks line up in Calfornia The pink and orange segments show the top 5% of income earners in California, who will receive a disproportionate $22.5 billion in tax breaks, or almost 40% of the total tax breaks of $58.5 billion. By comparison, the lowest income earners, who comprise 20% of all earners, will receive 1%. Source: Institute of Taxation and Economic Policy 31 S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 5