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Coalition of States Sues to Release $6.8 Billion in Frozen K–12 Grants

Claiming an unlawful delay of congressionally approved funding to influence program priorities, the coalition seeks court orders to distribute the money before schools open

Attorney General William Tong talks to the media as he stands with Governor Ned Lamont and Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz during a press conference in the visitors' lobby at the Office of the Attorney General on Tuesday, June 10, 2025. The press conference was about their response to the lawsuit filed by California against President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after the California National Guard was brought in during protests in Los Angeles over the weekend.. (Aaron Flaum/Hartford Courant)
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Map of 24 States and DC suing the Trump administration
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Overview

  • On June 30, the Education Department and Office of Management and Budget froze nearly $6.8 billion in congressionally approved K–12 grants pending a programmatic review
  • Beginning July 14, attorneys general and governors from 24 states and the District of Columbia filed lawsuits in federal court in Rhode Island naming President Trump, Secretary McMahon and OMB Director Vought
  • Plaintiffs argue the freeze breaches the Constitution’s separation of powers and violates statutes such as the Administrative Procedure Act and the Impoundment Control Act
  • The withheld funds support Title II teacher training programs, Title III English-learner instruction and Title IV academic enrichment and after-school services
  • School districts warn that continued delays will force cuts to summer programming, layoffs of educators and gaps in services for low-income and English-learner students