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ALI FY 2027 Appropriations Letter

Federal Education R&D Funding
Appropriations Letter Congressional Letter
April 2026

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Download ALI’s FY2027 appropriations letter here.

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Read ALI’s FY2027 appropriations request letter to congressional appropriators. In the letter, ALI calls for sustained federal investment in the Institute of Education Sciences, the Department of Education’s Education Innovation and Research program, and key education and workforce initiatives at the Department of Labor and the National Science Foundation. Federal education R&D equips state and local leaders with the evidence they need to make informed decisions about what works for students. Continued investment is essential to support innovation, strengthen outcomes, and ensure students are prepared for an evolving workforce while still respecting local control.

ALI conducts advocacy work thanks to financial support from the Walton Education Coalition (WEC).

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