US EditionDemocratic-led states sue Education Department for ceasing access to COVID funds
- More than a dozen state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education over the end of COVID-19 financial relief.
- The lawsuit claims the federal government acted unlawfully by stopping funds that were set to be available through March 2026.
- The attorneys general state that the funding is essential for various educational programs needed to address COVID's impact on students.
- The lawsuit alleges that the abrupt end to funding will cause irreparable harm to states and students, cutting off vital education services.
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New Mexico Attorney General joining lawsuit against education funding cuts
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Democratic state AGs sue to restore COVID-related programs for K-12 students
A group of Democratic state attorneys general on Thursday sued the Trump administration in an effort to stop it from cutting off more than $1.1 billion in funding meant to help address the long-term effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on elementary and high school students.
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