US EditionChellie Pingree, Jared Golden Join House Democrats’ Call for Release of Withheld Education Funds
MINNESOTA, JUL 10 – The administration is reviewing the $74 million in federal education funds, delaying support crucial for low-income and technical education programs, officials said.
- On July 1, the Trump administration withheld nearly $7 billion in federal education funding nationwide, including about $30 million for Rhode Island.
- This pause followed a June 30 notice informing states that funds slated for release would be reviewed for alignment with administration priorities.
- The withheld grants support K-12 schools, adult education, teacher training, and after-school programs serving thousands of students and educators.
- Representative Seth Magaziner indicated that the matter is likely to be resolved through legal proceedings soon, as Rhode Island officials prepare to challenge the administration's decision.
- Officials warn that the freeze destabilizes families and schools and urge public opposition and legal action to restore funding promptly.
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Chellie Pingree, Jared Golden join House Democrats’ call for release of withheld education funds
The Trump administration says it's reviewing $7 billion in federal school funding, including $26 million for Maine, which 150 House Democrats decried as illegal in a Thursday letter to the Department of Education.
Letter: Trump administration is withholding Congressionally-approved education funds
Have you heard about the $7 billion in congressionally approved K–12 funding that the Trump administration’s Department of Education is withholding? You might have missed it—after all, headlines have been dominated by sweeping bills, devastating floods in Texas, and international emergencies. But this is no minor story. This single act threatens the foundation of public education in North Dakota and nationwide. Let me show you how this impacts r…
R.I. leaders are planning their next move after feds withhold $30M in K-12 funding • Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island Education Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green, left, speaks at a press conference inside the Providence Career & Technical Academy’s library on July 9, 2025. Standing to her right is U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner. Sitting is Providence Mayor Brett Smiley. (Photo by Christopher Shea/Rhode Island Current)State leaders are considering their next steps as they face the potential loss of nearly $30 million in federal education funding halted …
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