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Supreme Court Permits Trump Administration to Freeze Teacher Training Grants

The 5-4 decision allows the administration to halt $65 million in grants tied to DEI initiatives while legal challenges from eight states continue.

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Overview

  • The Supreme Court's ruling temporarily overturns a lower court order that blocked the Trump administration's freeze on teacher training grants.
  • The grants, part of federally funded programs addressing teacher shortages, were terminated due to their alignment with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
  • The administration argued that the cancellations were lawful and aimed at eliminating programs it deemed inconsistent with federal priorities.
  • Eight Democratic-led states filed lawsuits claiming the cuts violated the Administrative Procedure Act and harmed efforts to recruit and retain teachers in underserved areas.
  • The case is ongoing, and the Supreme Court's decision is not final, leaving the possibility for further litigation and a return to the Court for a definitive ruling.