Safeguarding School Funding Amid State Budget Shifts

Join us for EdFund's new webinar series on the impact of federal policy on education funding. Experts will analyze how changes to Medicaid and SNAP in the 2025 Reconciliation Bill could lead to substantial cuts for state and district budgets. The series will provide vital context and explore what states can do now to mitigate the effects. Secure your spot to learn how to prepare for the new fiscal landscape.  

1. Monday, August 25, 2pm EST How Medicaid May Affect Education: Review how shifting Medicaid costs could crowd out education funding—especially in states with tight budgets  Anchor Experts from the Urban Institute: Karishma Furtado, Jenny Kenney, Dashni Sathasivam, Lucy Dadayan, & Jenny Haley Register here.
2. Wednesday, August 28, 1pm EST Limiting the Property Tax Safety Net: Explore how recent changes in property taxes and exemptions are reducing school district tax bases and why this will matter in the coming years Anchor Experts: Kim Rueben (Lincoln Institute of Land Policy) & Zahava Stadler (New America)  Register here.
3. Tuesday, September 3, 11am EST District Reserves – Rules & Readiness: Understand how state restrictions on reserves are limiting district financial autonomy and flexibility   nchor Experts: Kate Yang (George Washington University) & Shayne Kavanagh (Government Finance Officers Association)  Register here.