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Maine schools to receive remaining education funding from federal government
AROOSTOOK COUNTY, MAINE, JUL 25 – The funding release follows advocacy and legal action after a pause risked losing nearly $28 million for Maine public schools, supporting classroom instruction and adult education.
- On Friday, the U.S. Department of Education announced the release of remaining Fiscal Year 2025 formula grants, restoring nearly $28 million to Maine public schools.
- Earlier this month, the Office of Management and Budget froze $6 billion in education funding and Maine joined a multi-state lawsuit as a letter from ten Republican senators to OMB Director Russell Vought urged release.
- Sen. Susan Collins said she spoke with Education Secretary Linda McMahon, the department had pledged $1.3 billion for after-school and summer programs, and OMB will begin sending funds to states next week.
- Stakeholders welcomed the end of weeks-long uncertainty as AASA thanked Congress for securing the release.
- Included in the review were grants for academic and language programs, such as $1 billion for academic enrichment and $890 million for English learner programs, reflecting the breadth of federal support.
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