The Trump administration is withholding approximately $6.8 billion in education funds, including $811 million from California. These funds support essential programs such as teacher training and assistance for English learners and migrant students. Despite representing less than 1% of California's education budget, the impact will be substantial as these funds are already allocated for staff and programs. State education leaders, including Tony Thurmond, highlighted the seriousness of the situation, stating it could harm students immediately. Key federal programs like Title III-A and Title I-C are among those experiencing funding freezes.
"There have been many rumors about the Trump Administration cutting education funding, and now that rumors have become reality, it is worse than we imagined," Thurmond said in a statement to The Times.
"This illegal action will harm students starting now," he added. "It cannot stand!"
Title III-A, for example, supports students who are learning English. Title I-C helps overcome the learning challenges of the children of migrant workers. Both programs had all their funds withheld.
The notification, in an email, from the federal Department of Education was 84 words in length - and, according to education officials and advocates, included no amplification.
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