The Trump administration is contemplating withholding federal education funding from California due to the state's policies on transgender athletes that U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon claims violate federal law and Title IX regulations. This threat is part of an escalating feud between Governor Gavin Newsom and President Trump. California, which has received billions in federal funding for both K-12 and higher education, faces potential funding cuts aimed at compelling compliance with federal expectations, specifically targeted measures regarding gender identity in sports.
The Trump administration is considering withholding federal education funding to California schools over the state's policies on transgender athletes, according to U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon.
McMahon contended California's policy on athletes violates federal law, stating, "California just blatantly refusing to be in compliance with Title IX regulations".
The feud between Gov. Gavin Newsom and Trump escalates as the administration considers stopping disbursement of formula funds to California's schools.
California received approximately $8 billion in federal funding for K-12 education and about $7 billion for higher education in 2024.
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