Trump-Era Education Grant Freeze: A Look Back at the $6 Billion Controversy
Trump-Era Education Grant Freeze: A Look Back at the $6 Billion Controversy In a significant move during his presidency, the Trump administration accused states and schools of misusing federal education grants, leading to the controversial withholding of over $6 billion. These funds, originally earmarked for vulnerable student populations including immigrant children and low-income students, were subjected to a review by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to ensure alignment with then-President Donald Trump’s priorities. The administration alleged that some…