Trump Administration Threatens to Withhold Funds From Public Schools

The Trump administration threatened to withhold federal funding from public schools unless state education officials verified the elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. The Education Department warned that Title I funding was at risk for schools with high percentages of low-income students if they did not comply. Schools were required to sign a certification letter within 10 days, with the Education Department emphasizing that federal financial assistance is contingent on abiding by anti-discrimination requirements.

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