Trump Administration to Release Over $5 Billion in Withheld School Funding

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Trump Administration to Release Over $5 Billion in Withheld School Funding

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Trump Administration to Release Over $5 Billion in Withheld School Funding

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The Trump administration will release over $5 billion in education grants previously withheld.
The funding freeze, which affected $6.8 billion in total, faced bipartisan criticism and lawsuits.
Republicans and Democrats had urged for the release to prevent disruptions in school programs.
Key programs affected include adult education, English language instruction, and summer learning.

The Trump administration is poised to release more than $5 billion in federal funding for K-12 education programs that had been withheld for a review, according to latimes, CBS News, NPR, Reuters, and TRT Global.

The funding freeze, initially affecting $6.8 billion, faced significant backlash, leading to lawsuits from various states and letters sent by ten Republican senators requesting the funds be released. Education Secretary Linda McMahon stated that the Office of Management and Budget had completed its review, noting that the funds would be disbursed next week, according to latimes, CBS News, and Reuters.

This funding primarily supports critical programs such as adult literacy, English language instruction, and after-school services. Schools across various states expressed urgency, arguing that without this funding, many would have to scale back essential educational offerings, as highlighted by educators and advocacy groups, according to NPR and TRT Global.

latimes and Reuters.