Trump to freeze $6.8 billion for K-12 school programs

The agency notified states just a day ahead of July 1 — the date these funds are typically sent out as educators plan for the coming school year.

The Trump administration has put on hold $6.8 billion in federal funds for K-12 schools, according to an Education Department notice obtained by States Newsroom.

The agency informed states on Monday that it would be withholding funding for several programs, including before- and after-school programs, migrant education and English-language learning, among other initiatives.

Shauneen Miranda