10 GOP senators come out against latest Trump school funding cuts, saying they ‘will harm students’
UNITED STATES, JUL 16 – Ten Republican senators warn that withholding $6.8 billion in federal education funds harms students, families, and local economies nationwide, urging immediate release amid ongoing administration review.
- In a letter this week, 10 Republican senators urged the Trump administration to reverse the withholding of $6.8 billion in federal education funds, citing harm to students.
- On July 1, the Trump administration paused funding pending review, with the Office of Management and Budget citing alleged misuse to promote political agendas.
- In Alabama schools face $89.9 million in withheld funding, 13.4%, while North Dakota's freeze threatens over $25 million supporting 100+ programs.
- On Monday, two dozen states sued under the Impoundment Control Act, and on Friday, the administration restored funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers, signaling immediate legal and policy responses.
- Wednesday’s letter warns that, while officials are weighing cuts in the coming weeks, Heather Williams warns that next year poses bigger concerns for funding stability.
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San Antonio Express-News
The Gilmer MirrorTrump vowed to end “wasteful” federal spending. Beloved Texas school programs got caught in the middle.
Sweeping and sudden funding changes this year put two revered after-school programs for low-income Texans and a rural teacher training initiative at risk of closure.
Franklin County schools await formerly withheld federal funds
In the wake of thousands of dollars of federal grants for schools in Franklin County being frozen in June and then released in late July, local districts were forced to strategically plan for how to cope with missing funds, some of which have yet to be deposited.
Trump locked in power struggle with Congress over spending cuts - Washington Examiner
A constitutional fight over spending complicates GOP unity on Capitol Hill as President Donald Trump holds back billions in funding appropriated by Congress. The Government Accountability Office, a congressional watchdog, has repeatedly ruled that canceled or delayed funding for biomedical research, K-12 education, and more is illegal and runs afoul of the Impoundment Control Act, a federal law regulating when presidents can withhold spending. T…
As crucial grants move toward local programs, next year’s flat-funded federal education budget remains unsettled - AZ Luminaria
After a summer of frozen education funds that sent schools into a tailspin, Southern Arizona school districts are finding their footing as money moves toward the special programs that need it. As the school year began for the Tucson Unified School District this week, “grant applications were being reviewed. It’s an indication that things are normal,” said TUSD Chief Financial Officer Ricky Hernández. In Southern Arizona’s largest district with a…
Education funds released could help Charlotte County Public Schools $9.5 million shortfall
This week Charlotte County Public Schools announced it had a $9.5 million dollar budget shortfall. The district said in a letter to parents that in the last month it was notified of several state and federal financial changes that will impact this upcoming fiscal year.The district went on to outline what funds were changed including the below: Increased state withholdings for students using the Family Empowerment Scholarship Federal withholdings…
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