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California Schools Face $811 Million Funding Freeze From Trump Administration
- President Donald Trump froze $811 million in school funding for California today despite Congress approving it as part of the 2025 budget.
- The Trump administration withheld funds to pursue budget priorities without congressional approval, a move criticized as illegal by state officials.
- The freeze affects multiple federal grants supporting programs like teacher training, student services, and afterschool activities, with districts already cutting staff and planning cancellations.
- Tatia Davenport warned withdrawing funds will force reductions in staff, delays in programs, and service cancellations, while Jodi Grant called the impacted programs a lifeline for working parents.
- California is considering options including suing the administration, as delayed funds may cause immediate harm and ripple effects into the 2025-26 school year.
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Trump Administration withholds federal funds for California schools
(NBC, KYMA/KECY) - The Trump Administration says it is withholding federal funds for California schools to the tune of $811 million. The funds were already approved by Congress, but the U.S. Department of Education says it's now reviewing the funding. California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond says the state will pursue legal action to make sure schools receive those federal dollars. "The administration is punishing chil…
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