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The Trump administration has abruptly cut off funding for multiple Full-Service Community Schools grants, halting over a dozen ongoing projects that provided essential services like healthcare, food assistance, and academic support in underserved communities. These five-year federal grants, part of a $380m commitment, were designed to transform schools into hubs of support for students and families. The Education Department cited conflicts with the administration’s current policy priorities—particularly its rejection of programs perceived to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion—as the reason for discontinuation. Advocacy groups and grantees were given only a week to appeal. This move continues a broader pattern under Trump of rescinding federal education funding linked to equity-based initiatives.
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California
The U.S. Department of Education has unexpectedly halted funding for over a dozen community school projects just two weeks before the next funding cycle. The Full-Service Community Schools Program, which supports districts and nonprofits in providing essential services like food and medical care, is affected. Murray Bessette, acting head of the Education Department’s office of planning, evaluation and policy development, stated that the grants are "inconsistent with, and no longer effectuates, the best interest of the Federal Government." Although the specific programs impacted have not been publicly disclosed, advocates estimate that between 12 and 20 programs received termination letters. The 70 programs that were awarded five-year grants are set to receive $380m by 2028, with most in their second or third year of funding. Grantees have less than a week to appeal the decision.
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Texas
The U.S. Department of Education has unexpectedly halted funding for over a dozen community school projects just two weeks before the next funding cycle. The Full-Service Community Schools Program, which supports districts and nonprofits in providing essential services like food and medical care, is affected. Murray Bessette, acting head of the Education Department’s office of planning, evaluation and policy development, stated that the grants are "inconsistent with, and no longer effectuates, the best interest of the Federal Government." Although the specific programs impacted have not been publicly disclosed, advocates estimate that between 12 and 20 programs received termination letters. The 70 programs that were awarded five-year grants are set to receive $380m by 2028, with most in their second or third year of funding. Grantees have less than a week to appeal the decision.
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Florida
The U.S. Department of Education has unexpectedly halted funding for over a dozen community school projects just two weeks before the next funding cycle. The Full-Service Community Schools Program, which supports districts and nonprofits in providing essential services like food and medical care, is affected. Murray Bessette, acting head of the Education Department’s office of planning, evaluation and policy development, stated that the grants are "inconsistent with, and no longer effectuates, the best interest of the Federal Government." Although the specific programs impacted have not been publicly disclosed, advocates estimate that between 12 and 20 programs received termination letters. The 70 programs that were awarded five-year grants are set to receive $380m by 2028, with most in their second or third year of funding. Grantees have less than a week to appeal the decision.
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