Funding freeze threatens school programs |
Concerns have been raised regarding a federal funding freeze that could result in Palm Beach County losing over $30m for the 2025-2026 school year. U.S. Rep. Lois Frankel (D-FL), along with local officials, urged federal lawmakers to release the essential funds, which support after-school care and summer programs. Alonza Lloyd, a junior at Florida International University, expressed his worries, stating, “It just honestly breaks my heart because it not only affects the family, but it affects the students and young children the most as well.” The funding pause, part of a review by the Trump administration, threatens vital services for low-income families, with significant implications for educational support and community stability.