US Edition10 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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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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Colorado to receive $67 million in education funds Trump administration had frozen for nearly a month
The Trump administration will release $67 million in funding to Colorado's K-12 school districts after freezing the money for nearly a month, a move that comes just weeks before the 2025-26 academic year begins.
Colorado could reap millions of federal grant dollars previously withheld by Trump
The money is part of a pot of more than $5 billion that covers a variety of grant programs for schools, including efforts that recruit teachers and provide more support to kids with significant learning needs
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