The Trump administration will release $1.3 billion in previously withheld grant money for after-school programs after pressure from Republican senators. Funding will support programs like the 21st Century Community Learning Centers, which assist low-income families and children across the nation.
Advocates, including Jodi Grant from the Afterschool Alliance, noted that delays caused significant disruptions, with many programs canceling plans to open this fall. Some after-school programs faced closures and hiring issues due to the 18-day wait for funding, impacting families relying on these services.
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