24 States Sue Trump Administration Over $7 Billion Education Funding Freeze

President Donald Trump's administration is facing widespread demands from Democrats, state officials, and education advocates to release nearly $7 billion in federally mandated education funds that have been withheld pending a review. The withheld funds, which support after-school programs, teacher training, English-language learning, and adult education, are critical for school districts nationwide, including Missouri, Georgia, Alabama, and South Dakota, causing disruption in planning and risking layoffs and program cancellations. Lawmakers and officials argue the freeze violates federal laws, including the Impoundment Control Act, and have initiated legal action to compel the administration to release the funds. The Office of Management and Budget is investigating whether the grants have previously supported a "radical leftwing agenda," but no timeline has been provided for completion. Even Republican lawmakers have urged the administration to release the funds, citing the negative impact on local schools and students, especially in low-income and migrant-heavy districts. The controversy highlights ongoing tensions over federal spending authority and education policy under President Trump's administration.