Federal Funding Freeze Hits Alaska Schools: Millions in Grants Withheld by Biden Administration
Federal Funding Freeze Hits Alaska Schools: Millions in Grants Withheld by Biden Administration Alaska schools are grappling with significant financial uncertainty after the U.S. Department of Education unexpectedly froze an estimated $6.2 billion in congressionally approved education funding. This includes a critical $46.4 million earmarked for Alaska, plunging districts into immediate budget shortfalls and prompting hiring freezes. The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development confirmed on Thursday that the federal department notified states that grants, which were expected to…