Trump Holds Back $2 Billion for Education Grants. What Will Happen Next?

"Federal Funding Freeze: White House Halts $2 Billion in Education Grants Amid Bureaucratic Tussle In a move that is sparking widespread concern among educators and lawmakers, the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) has frozen over $2 billion in federal funding for more than 30 K-12 and higher education programs. The funds, which were approved by Congress in February as part of a broader budget package, are now being withheld pending further review. The move has left schools and universities scrambling to understand the implications of the delay, which could impact everything from teacher salaries to student financial aid packages. As the standoff between the White House and Congress continues, one thing is clear: the future of these critical education programs hangs in the balance."

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 ...