Trump administration releases $6 billion in school grants after freeze
- On Friday, the Trump administration announced it will release all previously withheld $6.8 billion in education funds.
- Amid scrutiny over federal spending, the Office of Management and Budget placed nearly $7 billion under review June 30, saying the funds needed alignment with administration priorities.
- A coalition of 24 states and the District of Columbia sued to challenge the freeze, as Skye Perryman said on Friday that `if these reports are true, this is a major victory for public education and the communities it serves.`
- The agency will begin dispersing funds to states next week, Madi Biedermann told Fox News Digital, and Rep. Don Bacon confirmed the release on X Friday.
- Next school year could see significant federal reductions, school leaders warn, as the administration’s proposed FY 2026 budget would eliminate these formerly frozen grants.
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Trump administration moves to release billions in federal education cash
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The Trump administration will release billions of dollars in grants for schools, the Department of Education announced Friday, ending weeks of uncertainty for educators across the country who rely on the funds.

US to issue school funds
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration will release billions of dollars in withheld grants for schools, the Education Department said Friday, ending weeks of uncertainty for educators around the country who rely on the money for English language instruction, adult literacy…
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