US Edition‘Devastating’ Fallout Feared in Idaho as Feds Freeze Billions for U.S. Schools
ADA COUNTY, IDAHO, JUL 9 – The Trump administration is reviewing $6.8 billion in federal K-12 grants, freezing funds in 17 states where over 15% of allocations are affected, officials said.
- Beginning July 1, Idaho experienced a freeze on over $33 million in federal education funding as part of a nationwide hold on nearly $6.8 billion in appropriated education grants.
- The freeze follows an administration review citing misaligned funding priorities despite Congress already approving these grants.
- This funding supports after-school, summer, English learner, and migrant education programs, and its delay risks canceling services and hurting students and staff.
- Boise faces a funding gap of $1.5 million, while State Superintendent Debbie Critchfield has reallocated $2.8 million to help mitigate the shortfall and has encouraged local districts to consider using any remaining carryover funds.
- Officials warn these holds create uncertainty around staffing and services, with education leaders seeking release of funds to avoid major disruptions this year.
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President Donald Trump speaks during an executive order signing in the Oval Office on Feb. 11, 2025. Trump signed two immigration-related orders on Monday in an event closed to press photographers. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)Originally posted on IdahoEdNews.org on July 10, 2025 A midsummer federal education funding freeze has iced more than $33 million earmarked for Idaho — creating a climate of uncertainty. The Boise School District i…
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