US EditionFees for Kansas educators reinstated amid plea for federal funds to be restored
- The U.S. Department of Education froze over $22 million in funds meant for Kansas students.
- Linda McMahon's March 28 letter halted funds from the Education Stabilization Fund for COVID recovery.
- The KSDE detailed how the funds were used for learning loss and educator training.
- Jake Steel said, "It will be a big deal if Kansas loses $22.6 million."
- Governor Kelly requested the funds' reinstatement to ensure Kansas students continue to access crucial resources.
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Funding freeze could slam Kansas classrooms, but state officials have asked feds to reverse course • Kansas Reflector
From left, Democrats Rep. Jarrod Ousley, Rep. Nikki McDonald and Rep. Valdenia Winn appeared at an April 9, 2025, press conference slamming state and national Republican leadership for cuts to education. (Sherman Smith/Kansas Reflector)TOPEKA — A directive from the U.S. Department of Education immediately froze more than $22 million in federal funding meant to help Kansas students recover from pandemic-era learning loss. The freeze hasn’t yet re…
Gov. Laura Kelly urges Trump administration to release $22.6 million in frozen funding - Dodge City Daily Globe
Tim CarpenterKansas Reflector TOPEKA — Gov. Laura Kelly said Tuesday a request was submitted to the U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon to reinstate more… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close
Gov. Kelly calls on Trump administration to restore federal funds for teacher support, child care providers
This week, the Governor announced that she has sent a letter to United States Secretary of Education Linda McMahon requesting reinstatement of $22.6 million in federal pandemic relief funds, saying that "stripping this funding is a disservice to the Kansas…
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