The US Department of Education (DOE) is reviewing several federal grants, as millions of dollars in educational funding for Florida schools are on hold.
The Florida Department of Education (FDOE) said the DOE would pause several federal grants for a programmatic review.
FDOE said about $396 million in funds meant for school districts are part of the review.
Recently, State Education Chiefs were informed that the US Department of Education would be pausing several federal grant programs while they perform a programmatic review.
Approximately $396 million in funds meant for Florida school districts and the Florida Department of Education will be paused. The Department is meeting with school districts to make sure that they are prepared for this change in availability of funds from the Federal Government. We are committed to working with each school district to minimize any impacts to Florida’s students and we are confident that the US Department of Education will do what is in the best interests of students as they make final decisions regarding these funds.
FDOE will make additional updates regarding these funds as information becomes available.
A Pasco County Schools spokesperson told ABC Action News that the U.S. Department of Education has placed several federal grants under review. The district estimates it could impact $8.5 million in funding for Pasco County Schools.
The U.S. Department of Education has placed several federal grants under programmatic review, holding anticipated funding for programs such as Title I, Part C, Title II, Title III (English Language Learners), Title IV (before and after school enrichment), Title V and Adult General Education. This could impact approximately $8.5 million in funding for Pasco County Schools.
We are proactively reviewing potential impacts and prioritizing services for students. Our commitment to supporting schools remains unchanged, and we will keep our community informed as we learn more.
Hillsborough County Schools said they have not received any official communication from the state regarding a delay in funding.
ABC Action News has reached out to other area school districts.
According to the Associated Press, the Trump administration is withholding more than $6 billion for after-school and summer programs, English language instruction, adult literacy and more as part of a review to ensure the grants align with the president’s priorities.
This is a developing story.
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