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One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Its Impacts on K-12 Education

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Title: One Big Beautiful Bill Act and Its Impacts on K-12 Education
Language: English
Authors: AASA, The School Superintendent's Association
Source: AASA, The School Superintendent's Association. 2025.
Availability: AASA, The School Superintendent's Association. 1615 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 221314. Tel: 703-528-0700. Fax: 703-841-1543; e-mail: info@aasa.org; Web site: http://www.aasa.org
Peer Reviewed: N
Page Count: 4
Publication Date: 2025
Intended Audience: Policymakers; Administrators
Document Type: Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Elementary Secondary Education
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Federal Legislation, Public Policy, Public Schools, Educational Finance, Federal Aid, Educational Change, Politics of Education, Government School Relationship, Tax Credits, Federal Programs, Nutrition, Welfare Services, Health Services
Laws, Policies and Program Identifiers: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
Abstract: The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), officially known as Public Law 119-21, is a sweeping piece of legislation passed by the 119th United States Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025. The legislation--which serves as the cornerstone of President Trump's domestic policy priorities in his second term--was passed through the budget reconciliation process, allowing it to bypass the Senate filibuster and pass with a simple majority in both chambers. This whitepaper provides an overview of the key policy and funding shifts for public education resulting from the passage of OBBB. Specifically, this document describes the legislative changes enacted through budget reconciliation that will directly affect school district finances, student services, and operational frameworks. This analysis breaks down the key provisions of OBBB to help policymakers, superintendents, and other education stakeholders understand the potential changes ahead and the strategic adjustments that may be required to continue delivering high-quality educational opportunities for all students.
Abstractor: ERIC
Entry Date: 2026
Accession Number: ED677898
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB), officially known as Public Law 119-21, is a sweeping piece of legislation passed by the 119th United States Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump on July 4, 2025. The legislation--which serves as the cornerstone of President Trump's domestic policy priorities in his second term--was passed through the budget reconciliation process, allowing it to bypass the Senate filibuster and pass with a simple majority in both chambers. This whitepaper provides an overview of the key policy and funding shifts for public education resulting from the passage of OBBB. Specifically, this document describes the legislative changes enacted through budget reconciliation that will directly affect school district finances, student services, and operational frameworks. This analysis breaks down the key provisions of OBBB to help policymakers, superintendents, and other education stakeholders understand the potential changes ahead and the strategic adjustments that may be required to continue delivering high-quality educational opportunities for all students.