On June 30, 2025, one day before the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction was scheduled to receive federal education funding for the new school year, we were notified that $165 million in federal funds authorized by the United States Congress would be placed under review and withheld. This impacts essential services for hundreds of thousands of students across our state, including some of our most vulnerable, as well as hundreds of teachers and other educators, many of whom have already been hired for this school year, and summer programs currently underway.
While the NC Department of Public Instruction respects the federal administration's right to review programs, I must emphasize that our legal obligations to serve these students remain unchanged, and the timing creates significant and unnecessary challenges for schools, community organizations, and most importantly, the children who depend on these services. I support efforts, including this nationwide lawsuit, to resolve this situation quickly and ensure that North Carolina students receive the support they need and deserve and that our federal government agreed to provide them.
Any media outlets interested in an interview with State Superintendent Green should contact Mark.Dessauer@dpi.nc.gov.