"Biden Administration Holds Up $2 Billion in Education Funding Amid Budget Uncertainty In a move that has sparked concern among educators and lawmakers, the White House Office of Management and Budget has put the brakes on $2 billion in funding for over 30 K-12 and higher education programs. The money was specifically allocated by Congress in February as part of a broader spending package, but it appears that the administration is holding it back due to ongoing budget negotiations and concerns about the future of federal education spending. The freeze on funding has left schools and universities scrambling to plan for the upcoming academic year, raising questions about the Biden administration's priorities and the impact on students and educators. As the situation continues to unfold, lawmakers are calling for clarity on the administration's plans for the delayed funding."
The White House office that oversees federal spending is withholding more than $2 billion Congress approved in February for more than 30 separate K-12 and higher education programs—all of which the ...
