Trump freezes $5–$6.8 billion in school funding — parents and teachers need to take note of these points
This money was supposed to be sent out on July 1, 2025, but wasn't. The Department of Education said the funding is on hold while they review it.
What is the money for?
The frozen funds were meant for the following:
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Teacher training programs (Title II-A)
After-school and summer programs (21st Century Learning Centers)
Student mental health and academic support (Title IV-A)
English learner programs (Title III-A)
Support for migrant students (Title I-C)
Why it matters
This funding is more than 10% of the federal money schools get each year. Without it, programs may get canceled and schools may struggle to pay staff or offer extra help. Vulnerable students like English learners and migrants could be hit hardest. Schools might face bigger class sizes, less support, or teacher cuts, as per the Newsweek.
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What people are saying
Carissa Moffat Miller said schools need this money urgently to hire staff and run summer + fall programs. David Schapira, top official in California, said the freeze is illegal and 'based on politics, not law', as mentioned in the report by ABC7 News.
Tara Thomas, spokesperson for AASA, school superintendents group, said schools are now stuck with unfunded mandates.
California is missing at least $811 million of that money. California officials said they were given just a few hours' notice. California says Trump can't stop money that Congress already approved.
Legal issues
By law, the President cannot hold back funds once Congress approves them — unless Congress agrees within 45 days. If Congress does not approve a 'rescission' in 45 days, the money must be released. California has sued before and won, so they may take this to court again, as stated by ABC7 News report.
Why Trump did it
The White House said they want to review or cut programs that go against Trump's education goals. These include diversity programs and bilingual education, which Trump opposes. Trump's budget head, Russell Vought, may use a "pocket rescission" — a move to quietly cancel unspent funds, as per the report by Politico.
The Department of Education hasn't said when the review will finish or if the money will be released. If nothing happens in 45 days and Congress doesn't agree to cancel it, the law says they must give the money to schools. States like California are ready to go to court if needed. Schools are in limbo — they planned for this money but don't know if it will come, as mentioned by the Newsweek report.
FAQs
Q1. Why did Trump freeze school funding in 2025?
Trump's administration paused $5–$6.8 billion in education funds to review programs that don't match his education goals.
Q2. What programs are affected by the school funding freeze?
The freeze hits teacher training, after-school programs, mental health support, English learner programs, and migrant student aid.
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