US EditionMichigan schools could lose $40M with deadline change for federal COVID money
- The U.S. Department of Education has revoked Illinois' approval to extend the liquidation of $77.25 million in federal pandemic relief funds, requiring liquidation by March 28, 2025, rather than the previously granted March 28, 2026, deadline.
- This decision impacts 27 school districts, two Regional Offices of Education, and other grantees, forcing them to reconsider essential services such as transportation, adaptive technology, and after-school tutoring, which are critical for students in need.
- Governor JB Pritzker criticized the move, stating that resources for at-risk students are being stripped away for political gain, and he believes this will harm Illinois families' ability to succeed.
- Superintendent of Education Dr. Tony Sanders described the decision as a 'devastating blow' to schools that rely on these funds for critical services needed for students' learning recovery.
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NC education officials ask feds to restore $17M in federal Covid relief funds
The Trump administration has canceled about$17 million in federal pandemic stimulus dollars that NC schools were using for facility upgrades. They can re-apply to finish their projects.
louisianafirstnews.com
Education Department announces end to pandemic-era funds
WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) -- In a letter to state education leaders, Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said the Department of Education would no longer fund COVID-era grants. Gov. Jeff Landry orders hiring freeze for state government to save $20M “Extending deadlines for COVID-related grants, which are in fact taxpayer funds, years after the COVID pandemic ended is not consistent with the Department’s priorities,” McMahon said in the letter.…
Michigan Education Leaders Decry Federal Funding Reversal, Claiming Harm To Students
Michigan State Superintendent Dr. Michael F. Rice and State Board of Education President Dr. Pamela Pugh have issued strong statements condemning the U.S. Department of Education’s recent decision to abruptly change the deadline for Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations and American Rescue Plan fund reimbursements, a move they argue will significantly harm Michigan students […] Michigan Education Leaders Decry Federal Fundi…
Rochester Sentinel
Funding for Michigan school projects in jeopardy pending federal cuts
(The Center Square) – The U.S. Department of Education announced last week it plans to re-evaluate the funding for more than $40 million in federal reimbursements for a series of Michigan school infrastructure projects.
Commonwealth Journal
kentuckylantern.comKY education commissioner sounds alarm about sudden halt in federal COVID payments to schools
Kentucky Education Commissioner Robbie Fletcher on Tuesday urged school superintendents to contact their lawmakers in Congress about a sudden halt in payments from federal pandemic relief funds.
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