Impact of Trump Administration's Threat to Cut Federal Funding on K-12 Education in Maine
The Trump administration threatens to cut federal funding for K-12 education in Maine after a dispute with Governor Janet Mills over transgender athlete policies. Rural schools like MSAD 54 heavily rely on federal funds for staff positions, free school meals, special education, mental health services, and after-school programs. The funding supports students from low-income families and those with disabilities. Title I and IDEA are crucial federal grants for these schools.