Committee for Education Funding

Today, the Committee for Education Funding (CEF) held a briefing on Capitol Hill in conjunction with the release of our annual education budget book. Education practitioners joined CEF to discuss the impact of the FY27 Education budget request on students, families, and communities across the country. The budget book provides state-by-state data on how federal investments in education improve lives and benefit the economy. Visit cef.org to access the full budget book, downloadable charts, and hear stories on the impact of education funding in communities.

The Committee for Education Funding is pleased to welcome Jared C. Bass, Esquire as our new Executive Director.

Jared has built a distinguished career shaping education policy across government and the nonprofit sector. Most recently, he served as Senior Vice President for Education at the Center for American Progress, where he led work spanning early childhood, K-12, higher education, and workforce development. Prior to that, he served on the House Appropriations Committee, where he helped shape major legislation, including the CARES Act and the American Rescue Plan. Throughout his career, Jared has also held key roles at the U.S. Department of Education, New America, and the House Committee on Education and the Workforce, among others.

Welcome to the team, Jared! We’re looking forward to everything ahead.

CEF Member Highlight: This week, Partners for Rural Impact hosted their annual Rural Summit in Buffalo, NY. The Summit brought together nearly 700 rural advocates from across the country to share expertise and make meaningful connections. Please consider joining PRI in Omaha next year!