Trump Admin Withholds Over $6 Billion in Education Funding, Causing Uncertainty for Schools
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The future of nearly $7 billion in federal funding for Colorado schools is uncertain as the U.S. Department of Education has frozen the grants, causing concern among district leaders about potential program and staff cuts, especially for vulnerable students. The delay impacts programs supporting English learners, student health, and other critical services, with districts needing to plan contingencies amid the ongoing review and lack of clear timelines.
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- States Face Uncertainty as an Estimated $6.2 Billion in K–12 Funding Remains Unreleased: Here’s the Fiscal Impact by State Learning Policy Institute
- Education Department freezes cash for school districts, teacher training, migrant students Politico
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