Just weeks before the start of the new school year, more than $110 million in federal education funding intended for Maryland has been frozen, causing major disruptions to summer programs and threatening the fall academic calendar. According to a press release from the Maryland Attorney General’s Office, the Trump administration halted funding for six major education grant programs nationwide, prompting Maryland and 24 other states to file a lawsuit in federal court.
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The lawsuit alleges that the Department of Education’s sudden decision violates multiple federal statutes and constitutional provisions. The withheld grants fund programs essential to both K–12 and adult education, including special education services, teacher training, summer school, and after-school enrichment centers that support working families. Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown noted that some programs are already shuttering due to the unexpected cut. Local agencies had already budgeted for and committed funds based on the expectation that these annual formula grants would be delivered on time, as they have been for decades.
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In Baltimore City alone, over $11 million in funding has been frozen—funds that supported nearly 30 full-time positions and critical academic resources. The loss threatens efforts such as Advanced Placement expansion and language learning support for English learners. The Maryland Attorney General’s Office emphasized that these grants are not discretionary and that states met all eligibility requirements. The lawsuit seeks both a court order to reinstate the funds and a formal declaration that the freeze is unlawful.
Joining Maryland in the legal challenge are 24 other states, as well as the governors of Pennsylvania and Kentucky. If the lawsuit is successful, it could restore funding that supports educational services for thousands of families across the state. In the meantime, residents should prepare for potential reductions in public education services and childcare options as schools scramble to fill funding gaps.
Article by multiple contributors, based upon information from the Office of the Maryland Attorney General press release.
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