President Donald Trump’s attempt to freeze nearly $7 billion in congressional-approved grants for personnel and afterschool programs means Alabama schools will lose $68 million. “These are programs already approved and funded by Congress,

Millions of children and working families will soon feel the impact of a funding freeze that will put a halt to key school programs. With very little explanation, the Education Department abruptly blocked the release of nearly $7 billion set to be distributed on July 1.

Mid-South leaders are concerned about a decision by the Trump Administration to withhold more than $6 billion in federal grants for education. Critics say the move threatens essential services for millions of low-income students,