Federal Aid to Education

Federal aid to education refers to funding provided by the U.S. government to support public schools, colleges, and universities. It aims to promote equal access to quality education, improve school facilities, and fund specific programs like special education, bilingual education, and higher education grants. This aid is usually distributed through federal agencies, primarily the Department of Education, often based on factors like student populations, income levels, and school needs. While federal funds supplement state and local education budgets, they are not the main source of funding for most schools, which rely heavily on state and local taxes.