US EditionTrump administration releases $6 billion in school grants after freeze
UNITED STATES, JUL 30 – The Trump administration ended a month-long freeze on more than $5 billion in education grants supporting literacy, English instruction, and after-school programs, after pressure from Congress and lawsuits.
- On Friday, the U.S. Department of Education said President Donald Trump’s administration will release billions of dollars in withheld grants for schools, ending an abrupt funding freeze.
- On July 1, the Trump administration withheld over $6 billion in funding during a review to ensure compliance with the White House’s education policy.
- A breakdown shows the freeze hit critical programs such as $2 billion for teacher professional development, $1 billion for academic enrichment, and nearly $900 million for English language learner programs.
- Amid mixed reactions, Republican U.S. lawmakers welcomed the release on Friday, while Democratic lawmakers argued there was no need to disrupt funding, and nonprofits warned of program cuts.
- On July 23, the U.S. Department of Education informed Connecticut officials that funds would be released with conditions to follow civil rights and federal laws, and OMB will begin disbursing funds this week.
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