The Trump administration is releasing billions in grants for adult literacy and other educational programs, after previously withholding $6 billion for a review. The Education Department announced a release of $1.3 billion specifically for after-school and summer programming amid pressures from bipartisan Congressional members and lawsuits. Many school districts and nonprofits faced potential cuts to educational offerings without this funding. Senator Shelley Moore Capito highlighted the importance of these programs, which support child enrichment and adult learner employment skills. The Office of Management and Budget completed its review and funds will be sent to states soon.
The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in grants to schools for adult literacy, English language instruction, and other programs, totaling $6 billion.
Without the released funds, school districts and nonprofits like the YMCA and Boys and Girls Club had threatened to close or scale back educational offerings.
Senator Shelley Moore Capito emphasized the importance of protecting longstanding, bipartisan programs that provide enrichment opportunities for school-aged children.
The Office of Management and Budget has completed its review of the programs and will begin sending the money to states next week.
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