Washington State Attorney General Nick Brown's office announced an agreement today (Aug. 26) between the Trump Administration and 23 other states and the District of Columbia to release K–12 public education funds, which were the subject of a lawsuit filed last month.
Under the terms of the agreement and as required by law, the U.S. Department of Education must release the funds no later than October 3.
Earlier this summer, the Administration announced it wouldn't release funding for Title I, Part C (migrant education), Title II, Part A (professional learning for educators), Title III, Part A (multilingual/English learners), and Title IV, Parts A and B (before- and after-school programs and other programs that promote supplemental learning).
The decision jeopardized more than $137 million in funding for key programs in Washington. The Administration reversed its decision following sustained advocacy by education officials and families in all 50 states.
The resolution also restores more than $13 million in funds for Washington’s adult education system and workforce development efforts that are provided by Washington’s community and technical colleges.
“This outcome was made possible through a bipartisan effort—both in and outside of the courtroom—to ensure students have the programs and support they are relying on for their academic success in the upcoming school year,” State Superintendent Chris Reykdal said. “Implementing and protecting intentional and targeted investments for the students who need them most is not a political issue—it’s a longstanding American value.”