Mississippi schools risk losing $137 million in federal funds

State superintendent asks feds to reinstate access to 'critical' funds

Mississippi schools and the state education system are set to lose over $137 million in federal funds after the U.S. Department of Education halted access to pandemic-era grant money, state leaders said this week.

Trump admin freezes $29M in unspent COVID aid to Nevada schools - The Nevada Independent

The Trump administration is rescinding up to $29 million in COVID-era grant funding for Nevada schools, a move that state officials say jeopardizes efforts across all 17 school districts, charter schools and private schools to help students recover from the pandemic.  The state’s top education official said during a Wednesday phone interview it's unclear whether the money is lost for good or if there’s a chance the administration will consider g…

Mississippi schools risk losing $137 million in federal funds

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) said the agency and school districts in the state collectively face a potential loss of $137,221,346 in federal funds. They said this is a result of the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) recent decision to rescind its previously approved liquidation deadline of March 31, 2026, for COVID relief funds. In Mississippi, MDE said those funds include American Rescue…

State’s schools to lose $137M+ in federal funds

State’s schools to lose $137M+ in federal funds dmonroe Fri, 04/04/2025 - 07:28 PM Mississippi schools and the state education system are set to lose over $137 million in federal funds after the U.S. Department of Education halted access to pandemic-era grant money, state leaders said this week.Read more about State’s schools to lose $137M+ in federal funds Read more about State’s schools to lose $137M+ in federal funds120 views

‘I can hear the train coming’: Mississippi leaders scramble after federal education funding abruptly frozen - SuperTalk Mississippi

While many state leaders, agencies, and employees remain in limbo while Mississippi lawmakers wait to settle a government budget, education leaders were sent into a frenzy when word came down from the federal level that more than $137 million in funding would immediately be frozen.  Newly minted U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon told state education agencies on March 28 that COVID-19 relief funds, which were originally slated to be avail…

MDE names JPS principal Congressional District 2 Administrator of the Year – Jackson Advocate

JANS – Callaway High School Principal Dr. Shemeka McClung has been named the 2025 Congressional District 2 Administrator of the Year by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE). This recognition also makes her one of four finalists for the Mississippi Administrator of the Year award. The Mississippi Administrator of the Year program recognizes outstanding school administrators across the state and highlights leadership that positively impac…