Overview

• Since June 30, the administration has stalled $6.2 billion in five Congress-approved K-12 grant programs under an Office of Management and Budget policy alignment review with no set end date.
• The 45-day impoundment window expired without a congressional rescission, and over 30 states have filed notices under the 1974 Impoundment Control Act to compel the release of the funds.
• Affected grants fund after-school and summer learning centers, English language instruction, migrant education, adult literacy and teacher professional development.
• Withheld funds represent at least 10 percent of each state’s federal K-12 allocations, deepening budget shortfalls in high-poverty districts and among English learners.
• The administration’s fiscal 2026 budget proposal would eliminate all five programs, signaling a push for permanent cuts if the review leads to defunding.