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Stop the Cuts West Virginia
Parents, teachers, and education advocates across West Virginia are raising concerns about the Trump administration's proposed $12 billion in federal education cuts, which would cost the state an estimated $73.5 million and affect more than 246,000 students enrolled in public schools.
The proposed cuts represent a 15% reduction to the Department of Education budget and would eliminate or severely reduce funding for programs serving West Virginia children in public schools. Rural states like West Virginia face particularly severe impacts, as federal funding often represents a larger share of school budgets in small towns and agricultural communities.
Programs at risk include:
- Emergency preparedness funding
- After-school and summer programs
- Technology and digital literacy initiatives
- Mental health services in schools
- Teacher training and professional development
- Rural school support programs
Strong Public Support for Education Funding
Recent polling demonstrates overwhelming bipartisan support for public education funding, with 61% of Americans—and 71% of public school parents—preferring candidates who support increased school funding. Notably, 42% of 2024 Trump voters also support increasing funding for public schools.
The rural impact of these cuts extends beyond education, potentially affecting economic development and population retention in small communities where schools serve as community anchors.