The Trump administration has frozen $811 million in federal grants to California schools, impacting programs for English learners and teacher training. This decision is viewed by California education leaders as a political maneuver. The funding freeze was communicated to state departments of education shortly before the funds were due to be released. The Berkeley Unified School District, which relies on this funding for effective instruction and support for English learners, could face serious budgetary issues. Oakland Unified School District also anticipates a $30 million loss that will severely affect educational resources and programs.
The Trump administration's decision to withhold $811 million in grants to California schools is a political move that weaponizes federal funding, according to California education leaders.
State departments of education were notified of the funding freeze in an email sent on Monday, just a day before the money was scheduled to be released to school districts.
Federal funding accounts for about 2% of the Berkeley Unified School District's total budget, but the unexpected freeze could disrupt BUSD's budgeting plans.
Oakland Unified faces a $30 million federal funding loss that will impact educators, after-school programs, and students learning English.
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