A stark divide is emerging in the way states are recouping K-12 education grants cut by the Trump administration's Education Department. According to a new report, some states are aggressively pursuing reimbursement for the lost funds, while others are moving at a glacial pace. The grants, totaling over $2 billion, were slashed in 2019 as part of a broader effort to impose stricter accountability measures on schools receiving federal aid. As states navigate the complex process of recouping their losses, critics are raising questions about the fairness and effectiveness of the reimbursement process, highlighting potential disparities in how different states are treated.
The Stark Divide in the States Recouping K-12 Grants Cut by Trump’s Ed. Dept. Education Week