Mobilizing for Adult Education: Responding to the FY26 Budget Threat

The President’s FY26 “Skinny Budget” proposal calls for the complete elimination of federal funding for adult education, putting millions of learners—and the programs that serve them—at risk. While this proposal is unlikely to pass as written, it represents a significant threat to our field and a clear call to action.

Join COABE for an urgent webinar focused on what this budget proposal means, what’s at stake, and—most importantly—how we can mobilize together to protect adult education. We’ll walk through the key details of the proposal, share ready-to-use tools and messages, and outline clear, concrete ways you and your networks can take action now.

Whether you’re a program leader, educator, student, or advocate, your voice matters. Let’s stand united to make sure adult education is heard—and protected.

Presented by: Sharon Bonney

To participate in the webinar use the following link: COABE Webinar Registration .