Betsy DeVos Proposes Deep Cuts to Department of Education Budget Education Secretary Devos’ budget calls for more than $7 billion in funding to be cut from the Educational Department. The proposed plan would specifically cut $17.6 million from the Special Olympics. It would also see a 26% reduction to state grants for special education, as well as cut millions from programs dedicated to blind students. Betsy Devos, via NBC News Devos’ budget also eliminates funding for improving student achievements through technological advancements. She has repeatedly referred to these grants as redundant and ineffective. Betsy DeVos, via USA Today According to representative Mark Pocan, more than 270,000 kids would be adversely affected by these budget cuts.
