Education Department says it's releasing more than $5 billion in frozen grants
Summary
The U.S. Education Department will release over $5 billion in previously held education grant funds to states. These funds were initially frozen by the Trump administration for further review, creating challenges for school districts as they planned for the upcoming school year.Key Facts
- The Education Department will release more than $5 billion in education grants to states.
- These grants were frozen by the Trump administration in late June for a review.
- The freeze happened just before the traditional July 1 disbursement deadline.
- Lawmakers from both political parties pushed for the release due to financial pressures on states and communities.
- 24 states sued the administration to unfreeze the funds.
- The grants support various programs, including migrant education and English language learning.
- The largest portion, about $2.2 billion, is meant for professional development for teachers.
- The administration's proposed budget for FY 2026 initially suggested cutting these frozen grants.
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