The Basic Education Coalition (BEC) is grateful to champions in the House of Representatives for demonstrating their continued support of international basic education by proposing $737.6M for the Nita M. Lowey Basic Education Fund account in the FY26 National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Bill.
“While we are disappointed to see a decrease in funding for international basic education in FY26, we appreciate the efforts of House Appropriations leadership to ensure that basic education funding continues,” said Rebecca Stone and Heather Simpson, Co-Chairs of the Basic Education Coalition’’s Board of Directors.
“International basic education programs equip young people with essential skills, reduce instability, and create economic opportunities that benefit both the United States and its allies.”