NC sues Trump administration over $50 million in cuts to rural or low-income schools
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Key Points:
- The North Carolina Department of Justice sued the Trump administration for illegally cutting nearly $50 million in grant money intended for rural and low-income school districts under the Full-Service Community Schools program.
- The funding cuts, set to take effect immediately, would force affected schools, including those in Durham and Orange counties, to shut down programs and potentially lay off staff mid-school year.
- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson argued the cuts were unlawful as only Congress has the authority to direct federal spending, and highlighted the grants' importance, including their use in disaster relief efforts after Hurricane Helene.
- The U.S. Department of Education justified the cuts by stating the grants aligned with prior administration priorities that conflicted with current policies, claiming concerns over merit
