In a move that has ignited a legal battle, Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes is taking on President Trump’s administration over the suspension of substantial education funding. This funding is crucial for after-school and summer programs that support educational and child care needs for low-income families.
The withheld funds impact vital programs offered by organizations such as the Boys & Girls Clubs, the YMCA, and public schools, affecting 1.4 million children and teens across the nation. Congress had originally allocated these funds to provide academic support and enrichment opportunities.
However, the Trump administration’s decision to pause the allocation aims to reassess program alignment with the administration’s objectives. This decision has frozen $6 billion in federal funds, with Arizona slated to receive $118 million.
Arizona schools, some of which resume classes as soon as this week, face uncertainty due to the funding freeze. Kris Mayes expressed strong opposition, stating, “It is unlawful for President Trump to hold up this education funding and to wreak absolute havoc on our schools and on our students and families.”
The lawsuit, spearheaded by California and joined by over 20 states, claims that the withholding of funds infringes on constitutional and federal law rights. The suit warns that if the funds remain inaccessible, many families could lose access to essential after-school care.
As of now, the Department of Education has not provided any comments regarding the lawsuit.
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