School Spending Stats: Survey Seeks Seamless Extension
Published Date: 7/18/2025
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Summary
The Department of Education wants to keep collecting important money info from public schools for the National Public Education Financial Survey through 2027. This helps schools and communities understand how education funds are spent. If you’re involved in school finance, get ready for some paperwork updates and keep an eye out for deadlines to share your feedback!
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