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Trump administration withholds over $6 billion for after-school, summer programs and more
- At the start of the week, the Trump administration informed states that it would be withholding nearly $7 billion in federal education funding intended for seven K-12 programs scheduled for distribution by July 1.
- This withholding followed a newly announced review aiming to align grants with President Trump's priorities, despite Congress approving the funds in a March budget resolution.
- School districts had already adopted budgets, planned programs, and hired staff for the 2025-26 school year assuming timely funds, while advocates warn the freeze risks program cuts, layoffs, and closure of up to 926 Boys and Girls Clubs affecting 220,000 children.
- Leaders such as Senator Patty Murray and Jim Clark, head of the Boys and Girls Club, highlighted the critical nature of timely funding, with Clark warning that continued delays could force programs to shut down before the season concludes, while Murray emphasized that schools should focus on student achievement rather than budget uncertainties.
- The freeze threatens after-school and summer care critical for low-income families and English learners, prompting accusations from Democrats that the administration is unlawfully withholding funds appropriated by Congress.
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Trump’s government announced Monday that it is withholding nearly $7 billion of educational grants for schools, granted by Congress
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* NPR… On Monday, the Trump administration notified states that it was withholding over $6 billion in previously approved federal education grants to schools. The announcement came a day before the July 1 deadline when those funds have traditionally been dispersed, and will likely impact school districts’ plans for the fall. In messages sent to state education [...]
Trump withholds nearly $7 billion from schools, leaving Colorado districts uncertain about future of programs
The federal government is evaluating whether to continue funding grants that support schools in recruiting teachers and helping kids learning English, among other priorities
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