Various school districts, including organizations in Florida, are pursuing legal action against the U.S. Department of Education to unfreeze $396 million in federal funding withheld by the Trump administration. Miami-Dade County and Broward County have substantial amounts frozen, with Miami-Dade's schools chief preferring lobbying over litigation. The lawsuit seeks to secure immediate reinstatement of funds crucial for programs such as teacher training and food assistance. Board member Luisa Santos emphasized that the frozen funds impact over 1,000 jobs in the district.
School districts across the country have filed different lawsuits to try to get the U.S. Department of Education to release funds frozen by the Trump administration.
The Florida Parent Teacher Association and the Florida Education Association joined a national lawsuit to reverse the U.S. Department of Education's decision to block $396 million in federal education funding.
Programs at risk of losing funding include teacher training, English language learner services, migrant education, and food assistance initiatives that help feed low-income students.
During a school board meeting, Luisa Santos said the frozen funds pay for at least 1,000 employee positions within the district.
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