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Board votes to join lawsuit after Education Department temporarily withheld federal Title grants; state allocations now received
Summary
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education on Aug. 4 voted unanimously to approve a resolution to join litigation demanding release of federal Title II-A, III-A and IV-A funds that the U.S. Department of Education briefly withheld, while district staff said the funds have since been sent to Ohio and the district is awaiting local allocations.
The Cincinnati Public Schools Board of Education on Aug. 4 voted to approve a resolution opposing the U.S. Department of Education’s decision to withhold federal Title II-A, III-A and IV-A grants and to join litigation seeking the funds’ release. The roll call vote was unanimous. The resolution matters because the withheld grants—identified at the meeting as roughly $5.2 million at risk for the district—support teacher development and other programs, and the board said joining the lawsuit was a means to press for immediate distribution. Board members spoke for staying in the case even after quick federal action. “I’m still very glad we filed it,” Board member Lindy said during discussion, acknowledging the administration later reversed course. General counsel Dan Hoyne thanked the board and others who joined the…
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