Educators from around the state met with Gov. Jared Polis to discuss the impacts of losing $80 million in federal funding, which is currently being withheld by the Department of Education.
The the federal department is withholding up to $7 billion in funding to school districts nationwide, all of which had been approved by Congress and was scheduled to be distributed on July 1. Colorado districts had expected to receive over $70 million in funds for programs that support migrant children, English language learners, and new teachers. An additional $10 million was tabbed for adult education programs.
The Department of Education says it’s withholding the funds until it can verify that they’re being spent on programs that are “in accordance with the President’s priorities” and its “statutory responsibilities.”…