WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Jacky Rosen (D-NV) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) announced that, following their push, the Trump Administration has released nearly $7 billion in K-12 education funding that had been abruptly frozen by the U.S. Department of Education. This funding includes nearly $60 million for Nevada schools, which were needed to fund after-school programs, English language instruction, special education, and teacher training.
“Our schools depend on federal resources to support students, train teachers, and maintain critical services,” said Senator Rosen. “This critical education funding was approved by both parties and should never have been withheld by the Trump Administration. I’m proud to have successfully fought back against this harmful freeze and ensure these funds are back in our classrooms where they belong.”
“President Trump’s decision to withhold $60 million in critical funding for Nevada’s schools was reckless and cruel,” said Senator Cortez Masto. “I am glad that the administration listened to our demands to release the funds that our classrooms rely on. I will continue to work with Senator Rosen to prevent Trump chaos from wreaking havoc on our education system and hurting kids in the Silver State.”
Senator Rosen and Cortez Masto have been staunch advocates for Nevada’s schools and students. Both Senators have called out President Trump for his attempts to destabilize public education nationwide by shuttering the Department of Education, and Senator Rosen joined an amicus brief opposing the Trump administration’s unconstitutional effort. Senator Rosen has also helped introduce legislation, cosponsored by Senator Cortez Masto, to fully fund special education programs—ensuring Nevada’s students with disabilities receive the support and resources they need to thrive in school.
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