BALTIMORE, MD—The U.S. Department of Education has released more than $100 million in previously withheld funding to Maryland, following a lawsuit (PDF) filed by a coalition of state attorneys general, Attorney General Anthony G. Brown announced on Friday.
The funding was frozen by the Trump administration on June 30, just weeks before the start of the school year. Maryland was set to lose an estimated $110 million, impacting a wide range of educational programs and services.
“This is a major victory for Maryland students, parents, and teachers,” Brown said in a statement. “The release of these funds ensures that vital educational services, including summer learning programs and assistance for students with special needs, can continue.”…