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Trump administration withholds over $6 billion for after-school, summer programs and more

  • The Trump administration is withholding over $6 billion in federal education funds as of early July 2025, affecting after-school, summer, and English learner programs nationwide.
  • This funding freeze follows a June 30 notice that the Department of Education is reviewing grant programs to ensure they align with presidential priorities, causing uncertainty among states and districts.
  • The pause impacts six federal grant programs supporting teacher training, migrant education, mental health services, and after-school programs serving thousands of students and employing hundreds of staff.
  • State officials reported Alabama districts missing $68 million linked to salaries and after-school programs serving over 1,200 students with about 75 staff, while North Carolina faces $169 million withheld pending review.
  • Officials including Alabama Superintendent Mackey urge expediting the review to avoid disrupting school staffing and services as the new school year approaches in weeks.
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NBC Bay Area broke the news in San Francisco, United States on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.
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