As Maine Districts Ready Budgets, Millions in Frozen Federal Education Funds Remain in Limbo

As Maine districts ready budgets, millions in frozen federal education funds remain in limbo

Logo of the Maine Department of Education in the Cross Office Building in Augusta. Feb. 25, 2025. Photo: Jim NeugerThe federal government withheld millions in education funding from Maine and other states for a month. However, officials say that most of it has not been reinstated yet, despite news that the administration of President Donald Trump unfroze the funds. Last month, the Trump administration announced it was temporarily blocking the re…

Remaining funds released by U.S. education department

By MICHAEL CRIMMINS Glasgow News 1 The remaining education funds that were withheld by the federal government have been released. At the end of June, the Trump administration announced the freezing of $6.8 billion appropriated by Congress pending a review to ensure spending aligns with White House priorities. Kentucky’s share of the educational funds is $87 million, according to Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear. As previously reported the freeze w…

Trump admin unfreezes federal education grants

Mississippi schools will get millions in previously-promised federal education grants after all.  The Trump administration announced Friday that it was releasing the money, which totals billions nationwide and pays for English language instruction, adult literacy and teacher professional development, among other things.