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MINNESOTA, USA — The Trump Administration announced it's
withholding nearly $7 billion in federal funding meant for K though
12 schools.

It's money that Congress had already approved and was legally
supposed to be doled out to schools on Tuesday, July 1.

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) says the state stands
to lose $74 million and it impacts up to 45 districts all across
the state. The department said it received a short notification
from a U.S. Department of Education with a no reply email address
at the end of the day on Monday, June 30.

It read, "Given the change in Administrations, the Department is
reviewing the FY 2025 funding for the [Title I-C, II-A, III-A, IV-
A, IV-B] grant program(s), and decisions have not yet been made
concerning submissions and awards for this upcoming academic year.
Accordingly, the Department will not be issuing Grant Award
Notifications obligating funds for these programs on July 1 prior
to completing that review. The Department remains committed to
ensuring taxpayer resources are spent in accordance with the
President’s priorities and the Department’s statutory
responsibilities."

One district that stands to lose funding is North St. Paul-
Maplewood-Oakdale. Superintendent Christine Tucci Osorio said the
total is $621,716 mostly meant for English learners and their
educators.

"That’s a funding bucket that has a very direct impact on our
English language learners and yet by law, we all have to educate
all of our students and we want to educate all of our students,"
said Tucci Osorio. "Not to mention the moral and ethical
obligations, as well."

The district already approved its budget and is banking on this
funding that also covers staff salaries, technology tools and
professional development, along with adult literacy and summer
programs.

"The funding is critically important, especially when you think
about the fact that school districts like mine, that have higher
number of students in poverty, are going to the most
disproportionately impacted by these changes," said Tucci Osorio.

MDE Commissioner Willie Jett sent a letter to the U.S. Department
of Education requesting clarification on the timeline and expected
release of the funds, writing it's "creating unnecessary
uncertainty."

The Education Department has not responded to requests for comment.

Jett also delivered information to the Minnesota Congressional
Delegation last week about how schools within each congressional
district have historically used this money.

Here is a snapshot of that from last school year:

Rep. Finstad, MN-01:

Austin Public Schools received $186,734 in Title II-A funding for
supporting the recruitment, retention, and professional development
of effective educators in public and nonpublic schools.
Pacelli Catholic Schools in Austin received $12,737 worth of
services under Title II-A programming.
Cannon River STEM School, a public charter school in Faribault,
received $7,972 in Title II-A funds this year.
Last school year, Faribault Public Schools received $104,691 in
Title III-A funding to support English language proficiency,
ensuring all learners meet state academic standards.
Cotter Schools (a nonpublic school) in Winona received $5,452 worth
of services under Title III-A programming.
Faribault also received $622,774 in Title IV-B funding which
provides academic enrichment opportunities outside of school hours
for students who attend low-performing schools.
Rep. Craig, MN-02:

Lakeville Public School District received $151,801 in Title II-A
funding for supporting the recruitment, retention, and professional
development of effective educators in public and nonpublic schools. Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan (ISD 196) received $466,314 in Title
II-A funding as well.
Shakopee Public Schools received $139,925 in Title III-A funding to
support English language proficiency, ensuring all learners meet
state academic standards.
South Washington County Schools received $155,458 in Title III-A
funds.
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District (ISD 191) received $121,920
in Adult Basic Education funding which to improves reading,
writing, math, and English language skills in order to support
their career advancement and other goals.
Rep. Morrison, MN-03:

Anoka-Hennepin School District received $810,350 in Title II-A
funding for supporting the recruitment, retention, and professional
development of effective educators in public and nonpublic schools.
Robbinsdale Area Public Schools received $466,314 in Title II-A
funding as well.
Bloomington Public Schools received $190,944 in Title III-A funding
to support English language proficiency, ensuring all learners meet
state academic standards.
Wayzata Public Schools received in Title III-A funds.
Hopkins Public Schools received $219,550 in Adult Basic Education
funding which to improves reading, writing, math, and English
language skills in order to support their career advancement and
other goals.
Rep. McCollum, MN-04:

Saint Paul Public Schools received $2,239,378 in Title II-A funding
for supporting the recruitment, retention, and professional
development of effective educators in public and nonpublic schools.
North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District received $381,899
in Title II-A funding as well.
Roseville Area Schools received $172,128 in Title III-A funding to
support English language proficiency, ensuring all learners meet
state academic standards.
South Washington County Schools received $155,458 in Title III-A
funds.
Saint Paul Public Schools received $941,127 in Adult Basic
Education funding which to improves reading, writing, math, and
English language skills in order to support their career
advancement and other goals.
Rep. Omar, MN-05:

Minneapolis Public Schools received $2,229,902 in Title II-A
funding for supporting the recruitment, retention, and professional
development of effective educators in public and nonpublic schools.
Robbinsdale Area Public Schools received $466,314 in Title II-A
funding as well.
Columbia Heights Public School District received $178,568 in Title
III-A funding to support English language proficiency, ensuring all
learners meet state academic standards.
Richfield Public Schools received $121,739 in Title III-A funds.
Minneapolis Public Schools received $704,678 in Adult Basic
Education funding which to improves reading, writing, math, and
English language skills in order to support their career
advancement and other goals.
Rep. Emmer, MN-06:

For the last school year, Anoka-Hennepin School District received
$810,350 in Title II-A funding for supporting the recruitment,
retention, and professional development of effective educators in
public and nonpublic schools.
Legacy Christian Academy, located in the Anoka-Hennepin School
District, received $16,919 worth of services under Title II-A
programming.
Stride Academy, a public charter school in St. Cloud, received
$26,497 in Title II-A funds.
Last school year, St. Cloud Area School District received $252,446
in Title III-A funding to support English language proficiency,
ensuring all learners meet state academic standards.
St. John's Preparatory in St. Cloud received $3,060 worth of
services under Title III-A programming.
Monticello Independent School District received $64,017 in Adult
Basic Education funding which to improves reading, writing, math,
and English language skills in order to support their career
advancement and other goals.
Rep. Fischbach, MN-07:

Alexandria Public Schools received $90,473 in Title II-A funding
for supporting the recruitment, retention, and professional
development of effective educators in public and nonpublic schools.
St. Mary's, a nonpublic school in Alexandria, received $5,368 worth
of services under Title II-A programming.
Hutchinson Public Schools received $65,559 in Title II-A funds.
Kalon Prep Academy, a charter school in Alexandria, received $4,081
in Title II-A funding.
Last school year, Marshall Public School District received $47,483
in Title III-A funding to support English language proficiency,
ensuring all learners meet state academic standards.
Maplewood Academy, a nonpublic school in Hutchinson, received
$1,420 worth of services under Title III-A programming.
Detroit Lakes Public Schools received $22,558 in Title IV-B funding
which provides academic enrichment opportunities outside of school
hours for students who attend low-performing schools.
Rep. Stauber, MN-08:

Brainerd Public Schools received $202,803 in Title II-A funding for
supporting the recruitment, retention, and professional development
of effective educators in public and nonpublic schools.
St. Philip’s, a nonpublic school in Bemidji, received $16,814 worth
of services under Title II-A programming.
Minneapolis Public Schools received $2,229,902 in Title II-A
funding.
New Lakes Community School, a charter school in Duluth, received
$13,221 in Title II-A funds.
Forest Lake Area Schools received $31,824 in Title III-A funding to
support English language proficiency, ensuring all learners meet
state academic standards.
North Branch Area Public Schools received $12,881 in Title III-A
funding.
Bemidji Area Schools received $899,914 in Title IV-B funding which
provides academic enrichment opportunities outside of school hours
for students who attend low-performing schools.
Senators Klobuchar and Smith:

Brainerd Public Schools received $202,803 in Title II-A funding for
supporting the recruitment, retention, and professional development
of effective educators in public and nonpublic schools.
Minneapolis Public Schools received $2,229,902 in Title II-A
funding.

St. Mary's, a nonpublic school in Alexandria, received $5,368 worth
of services under Title II-A programming.
Stride Academy, a public charter school in St. Cloud, received
$26,497 in Title II-A funds.
Roseville Area Schools received $172,128 in Title III-A funding to
support English language proficiency, ensuring all learners meet
state academic standards.

South Washington County Schools received $155,458 in Title III-A
funds.

Maplewood Academy, a nonpublic school in Hutchinson, received
$1,420 worth of services under Title III-A programming.

Faribault also received $622,774 in Title IV-B funding which
provides academic enrichment opportunities outside of school hours
for students who attend low-performing schools.

Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District (ISD 191) received $121,920
in Adult Basic Education funding which to improves reading,
writing, math, and English language skills in order to support
their career advancement and other goals.

Saint Paul Public Schools received $941,127 in Adult Basic
Education funding
Monticello Independent School District received $64,017 in Adult
Basic Education funding.
"This is about teaching literacy and math and science for
professional development and making sure that we’re making headway
on achievement and growth," said Tucci Osorio.

Lawsuits are likely to follow. In fact, the NAACP filed a
preliminary injunction this week, saying it's preventing the Trump Administration from dismantling the Department of Education.

Meanwhile, if the money doesn't show up at all, or on time,
districts will be scrambling for other funding streams, including
potentially placing a levy on an upcoming ballot.

"We’re all trying to navigate this to the best of our ability, but
it’s kind of like navigating with blindfolders on, not knowing
where we’re going next or what the plan is going to be," said Tucci
Osorio.

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