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Trump administration cuts $1 billion in school mental health grants, citing conflict of priorities
- The Trump administration plans to terminate funding of $1 billion allocated for mental health support initiatives in schools by the end of this year.
- This decision follows a department review that found these programs conflicted with civil rights laws and the policy of prioritizing merit and fairness.
- The grants, funded by a 2022 gun violence bill signed by President Biden, aimed to help schools hire psychologists and counselors.
- Conservative strategist Christopher Rufo claimed the funds advanced "left-wing racialism and discrimination" related to diversity, equity, and inclusion policies.
- The Education Department confirmed the cuts and said it plans to re-envision mental health funding to better support students' behavioral health needs.
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‘Reckless’: US stiffs Marin schools on $14.5M in mental health grants
Hundreds of Marin public school students stand to lose mental health support services with the cancellation of $14.5 million in federal grants. The Marin County Office of Education received notice Tuesday that two five-year mental health grants of $9.95 million and $4.5 million would be canceled, effective in December, said John Carroll, the Marin County superintendent of schools. “The reckless and chaotic nature of this surprise decision shows …
Trump Administration Cuts $1 Billion in Mental Health Grants to Schools
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Trump Administration Cuts $1 Billion In Mental Health Funding For Schools
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Rep. Sewell condemns Trump for cutting $15 million grant to Birmingham students
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, AL-07, condemned the Trump Administration for cutting off $15 million in grant funding awarded to Birmingham City Schools to expand school-based mental health services for students. In October 2024, Birmingham City Schools were awarded $15 million over a five-year period to hire and train mental health professionals and reduce school violence, beginning with $3.1 million in Fiscal Year 2025. The program’s unexpected elimi…
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