Florida Democrats have successfully pushed the Trump administration to release $30M to aid the Broward County Public School System.
The federal government initially held onto funds designated for the U.S. education system placing nearly $7 billion in funding under review on June 30, leaving school leaders with uncertainties, forcing them to freeze jeopardized programs and staffing for the upcoming academic year.
I’m relieved that after pressure from me and my colleagues, the Administration is releasing these resources for @browardschools. Our public schools rely on them for everything from after-school programs to teacher training, and ending this freeze gets them funds they planned for. https://t.co/5wqoocmShq
— Congressman Jared Moskowitz (@RepMoskowitz) July 25, 2025
Lawmakers from both parties and especially Democrats in Florida lobbied heavily for the funds to pass review. The funds will support six grant programs focused on English-language learning, teacher training, support for children of migrant workers, and academic enrichment activities.
Florida Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D), released a statement celebrating the release of the education funds, specifically pointing out the $30M awarded to Broward County Public Schools.
“Last week, I joined Rep. Jared Moskowitz, Rep. Frederica Wilson, and Congresswoman Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick to call on the Administration to release these funds.” she said. “Now, Broward County Schools will get the $30M for critical education resources that our students and educators were promised.”
Last week, a group of 24 states and the District of Columbia sued the Trump administration over the freeze, arguing that it violated the Constitution and federal law. They claimed that since Congress had already approved the funds, withholding them for additional approval was unconstitutional.
Additionally, more than 200 superintendents went to senators’ offices on Capitol Hill this month to plead their case, and some lawmakers worked to pressure the administration to release the funds.
Facing heavy backlash, the Trump administration agreed to release $1.3 billion from one of the six frozen funding streams, allowing money for after-school and summer programs to reach schools.
