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The Trump administration has temporarily released nearly $7 billion in withheld federal education funds, including $800 million for California's after-school programs, contingent on compliance with Civil Rights laws, amid ongoing legal disputes and concerns about future funding cuts.
The Trump administration has unfreezed over $1 billion for after-school and summer education programs after an 18-day pause, which caused significant disruption. The funds support over 10,000 programs nationwide, but the remaining $6 billion in federal education funds are still under review, with some states and officials expressing concern about potential impacts on students and programs. Bipartisan efforts and legal actions have influenced the decision to release the funds.
Twenty-four states and D.C. sued the Trump administration over withholding $6.8 billion in federal education funds, threatening after-school programs and teacher training just before the school year begins.
U.S. states are missing approximately $6.2 billion in federal education funds due to delays and reviews initiated by the Trump administration, threatening the continuation of vital after-school and summer programs, with potential closures and significant community impacts.