In Trump’s First Year, at Least $12 Billion in School Funding Disruptions
National
The constitutional principle known as “the power of the purse” has been a fixture of American history classrooms for generations. Federal law explicitly prohibits the executive branch from overriding Congress’ spending decisions.
If you follow state legislatures in the South, you’ve likely seen tax proposals moving this spring. These policies raise an important question for education advocates about how tax policy matters for schools and students.
In Trump’s First Year, at Least $12 Billion in School Funding Disruptions
National
The constitutional principle known as “the power of the purse” has been a fixture of American history classrooms for generations. Federal law explicitly prohibits the executive branch from overriding Congress’ spending decisions.
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