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Alaska senators warn federal funding pause could jeopardize school programs and services
Summary
At a Senate press availability in Juneau, Senate Education Committee chair Senator Tobin and other members said a temporary federal pause on grants could disrupt Title I and discretionary education programs, and called on the governor and congressional delegation to press for clarity and restoration of funds.
At a Tuesday press availability in Juneau, Senate Education Committee Chair Senator Tobin said Alaskans should be "deeply concerned" about a federal pause on grant funding and the possible effects on schools and related services.
The warning came as senators discussed education funding as their top legislative priority and the uncertainty created by a temporary federal freeze on certain grants. "Students receive not only those federal dollars for Title I, II and III, but they also receive resources for after-school programming, for before-school care, to ensure that they have backpacks and are able to get medical access and services if they have socioeconomic need," Senator Tobin said.
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