Policies & Analysis
Learn more about the policies and actions taken by the Trump-Vance administration, and how they threaten communities, freedoms, and democracy.
The Trump-Vance Administration is trying to
Rescind funding from public schools
This letter immediately ends the period previously authorized for schools to use funds that were allocated to address COVID challenges and recovery.
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March 28, 2025
Schools around the country received significant funds to recover from COVID related challenges, per Congress's requirement. To support schools as they recover from COVID, the Biden-Harris administration extended the period of time that schools could use those funds. This letter cancels that extended period to use the funds, functionally withdrawing those funds from schools around the country. This immediately ends funds for tutoring, staff salaries, internet access and other services provided by local and state educational agencies. This places increased burdens on school leaders, harms the educational outcomes of students who depended on thus provided services and hinders the abilities of states and school districts to meet the increased needs of students post-pandemic.
People are fighting back
How communities are responding
Democracy 2025 and our partners are ready to counter threats to people's rights, justice, and equality in courtrooms and communities across the country. Learn more about how people and communities are responding to this harmful policy:
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