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Trump-voting state’s school districts in trouble thanks to federal funding freeze

KENTUCKY, JUL 10 – The freeze affects programs like migrant education and teacher development, impacting all 171 school districts with $87 million withheld, part of a $6 billion nationwide pause, officials said.

  • On June 30, the U.S. Department of Education froze $6 billion in federal funds nationwide, including $87 million for Kentucky, pending review, causing financial uncertainty for districts.
  • The federal funding pause in Kentucky stems from a review of programs, with Education Secretary Linda McMahon citing a roughly $7.2 billion hold and no further explanation.
  • Kentucky's department reported $33.6 million for instruction and $20.3 million for enrichment are on hold across all 171 districts due to the federal review, impacting key programs.
  • Following the freeze, districts scrambled to offset shortfalls, risking summer program shutdowns, as schools seek alternative funding amid uncertain federal support.
  • Fletcher plans to contact lawmakers and the attorney general to seek unfreezing funds, with districts considering general fund use amid uncertain reimbursements.
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