"Federal Funding Freeze Threatens After-School Programs for Millions of Students A coalition of education providers is sounding the alarm as the sudden withholding of federal funds puts the future of after-school programs and other essential services for the upcoming school year in jeopardy. The abrupt decision has left many organizations scrambling to find alternative sources of funding, potentially leaving millions of students without access to critical programs that provide academic support, meals, and a safe haven after the school bell rings. As the clock ticks down to the start of the new school year, educators and advocates are urging lawmakers to restore the funding and ensure that these vital services remain available to those who need them most. The fate of these programs hangs in the balance, and the consequences of a federal funding freeze could be far-reaching and devastating for students and families across the country."
Providers say after-school programs and other services for the coming school year are threatened without the federal money, which was abruptly withheld. By Sarah Mervosh Education reporter A coalition ...
