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The Trump administration’s funding freeze, withholding over $6 billion for after-school and summer programs, could severely impact low-income families by jeopardizing essential services and staff hiring, with many programs facing closure. Advocates warn that the review process appears to target these grants for elimination, risking significant economic and educational consequences, as echoed by Democratic leaders urging immediate release of the funds.
Explain It To Me Like I’m 5: The Trump administration is holding back over $6 billion in money for after-school and summer programs, making it hard for schools to help low-income families and possibly causing some programs to close.
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