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Shutdown gives glimpse of life without Education Dept.
Federal grant money for K-12 schools is at risk due to a government shutdown, causing anxiety among districts as Congress delays appropriations; only four timely approvals in 50 years, Pew Research Center says.
- When five Northern Virginia districts returned this fall, a federal government shutdown disrupted funding flows, jeopardizing millions in federal aid and creating immediate uncertainty for schools.
- Congress's missed appropriations deadlines triggered the shutdown after U.S. Congress failed to complete appropriations on time, a chronic pattern Pew Research Center shows.
- Education Secretary Linda McMahon framed the disruption as a preview of policies she hopes to make permanent, while Robert Kim, executive director, Education Law Center, highlighted legal interpretation needs during funding gaps.
- District administrators say they are anxious about how long grant money will last and who can advise on federal rules during the lapse.
- Repeated funding lapses suggest recurring interruptions for schools amid USDA reorganization, while Education Secretary Linda McMahon aims to secure long-term policies during ongoing uncertainty.
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Robert Kim: The Department of Education wants schools to violate federal law
Threatening school districts by holding federal dollars hostage unless they break the law isn’t about protecting students, it’s about control — which is sadly ironic, given that this administration claims it wants to “restore education to the states.”
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