Baltimore City Public Schools are facing financial strain after the U.S. Department of Education decided to retract over $400 million in COVID-related funds that were previously approved. The Trump Administration’s decision to cancel further reimbursements and criticize the school systems for requesting an extension has put critical programs and services at risk.
Maryland State Department of Education has instructed all local school systems not to spend any more money until they figure out the next steps. Baltimore City, along with other Maryland counties, has already spent a significant portion of the funding on essential academic recovery programs, tutoring, and extended learning opportunities. This sudden reversal by the Federal government could lead to disruptions in construction projects, tutoring services, and tuition funding for internal hiring programs.
City Schools officials are deeply concerned about the impact this decision will have on students, families, and educators who rely on these programs. They are waiting for the MSDE to explain to the Federal government why the funding is necessary to support the ongoing needs arising from the pandemic disruptions.
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