Pennsylvania education officials were informed of the funding delay late June 30, after school districts had already approved their budgets. The funding freeze affects seven federal programs totaling nearly $7 billion nationwide.

States were expecting reduced amounts for each program due to recent budget cuts. Which group of states was expected to receive nearly one-third of the frozen federal education funding?

The big story: School districts and other organizations that serve children continued to assess the impact of the Trump administration’s decision to freeze nearly $7 billion in education grant funding, including nearly $400 million to Florida. They have plenty of questions, and concerns.