Minnesota schools rush toward levies as $6.8 billion in US funding remains frozen

Minnesota school districts are urgently considering local levies after the Trump administration froze $6.8 billion in US federal education funding. The state stands to lose $74 million, impacting programs for English learners, teacher development, and literacy. Districts like Anoka-Hennepin face multi-million dollar shortfalls, with community leaders urging action before deadlines. As reported by KARE 11, the sudden freeze—linked to a change in administration—has left schools scrambling for financial solutions amid silence from the US Department of Education.