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Trump BLOCKED $6.8B in School Funds! Was it Illegal? | JQJO

Trump BLOCKED $6.8B in School Funds! Was it Illegal?

Trump BLOCKED $6.8B in School Funds! Was it Illegal?

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The Trump administration initially froze over $6.8 billion in education funding, citing misuse of funds to promote a "radical left-wing agenda." This decision impacted after-school programs, teacher training, and English-learner support, affecting about 1.4 million children, mostly from low-income families. Following a lawsuit by 24 states, the administration agreed to fully restore the funding. The lawsuit argued the president illegally withheld congressionally allocated funds, violating the Impoundment Control Act of 1974. The restored funds will ensure the continuation of vital educational programs.

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