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Withheld federal Title funds threaten district's before- and after-school programs and professional learning

5386767 · July 15, 2025
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Summary

Central SD 13J reported the U.S. Department of Education has withheld Title II, III and IV allocations pending federal decisions, leaving the district without expected funds for the 2025-26 school year and putting before- and after-school programming at risk.

Central School District 13J officials told the board they learned on June 30 that the U.S. Department of Education is withholding current allocations of Title II, Title III and Title IV funds from states while the department reviews the programs. The district said it may have until Sept. 30, 2025, to receive final allocations but that no Title II/III/IV dollars are available now for the 2025-26 school year.

District staff explained how those funds are used…

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