Summary
The Trump administration will release more than $5 billion in previously frozen education funds. This decision comes after bipartisan pressure and will help support school programs by sending money to states starting next week.
Key Facts
- The Department of Education will release over $5 billion in previously frozen funds for schools.
- The funds were initially supposed to be distributed on July 1 but were delayed.
- Bipartisan pressure from Republican senators and over 20 governors led to the release of the funds.
- The frozen money supports programs like after-school and summer activities for children.
- The funds are part of nearly $7 billion earmarked by Congress for education.
- A portion of the funds for after-school programs was released last week.
- Education Secretary Linda McMahon cited administrative transitions and lengthy reviews as reasons for the delay.
