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Urge Congress to Release Impounded Federal Education Funds
By Wisconsin School Administrators Alliance staff | July 22, 2025
Good afternoon,
As you know, several critical federal education funding streams have been impounded. On June 30, the Administration notified states that it was not going to allocate FY25 funds for Title I-C, Title II-A, Title III-A, Title IV-A, and Title IV-B – until further review. Yesterday, Title IV-B funds were released to the states. While we are relieved to see these critical funds being released, this is only $1.3 billion out of $6.2 billion. These delays create significant uncertainty for district budgeting, staffing, and service delivery.
Despite these partial releases, a large portion of funds remain withheld pending review. This will impact professional development and Title II, provide fewer resources to support students at risk, and overall create great budget uncertainty as districts plan for the start of a new school year just over a month away.
DPI has made the impact of freezing federal funds available district by district at: Tracking Federal Funding: The Effect on Wisconsin | Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction
What Can You Do?
Work with your district leadership team to craft a message to your U.S. Senators and Representative and urge them to:
- Request the U.S. Department of Education to release impounded Title funds immediately.
- Ensure the full and timely allocation of all federal K-12 education appropriations.
- Oppose any future delay tactics that interfere with funds already approved.
*Important note: After contacting your members of Congress, please forward your message to your state legislators and urge them to amplify your concerns with Wisconsin’s federal delegation.
Sample Message:
(Please make sure to personalize by providing specific examples of the programs or positions in your district that will need to be reduced or eliminated due to the delayed release of federal funds. Emphasize how these cuts will directly affect students.)
Dear [Senator/Representative Last Name],
As a school leader in Wisconsin, I am deeply concerned about the ongoing impoundment of critical federal education funds, including Titles I, II, III, and IV. These funds are essential for supporting our most vulnerable students, providing professional development , and maintaining a safe and well-rounded learning environment.
The delay in releasing these funds creates real hardship for our schools. I urge you to contact the U.S. Department of Education and ask that these dollars be released immediately and in full.
Please help Wisconsin schools by ensuring timely, predictable access to all federal K-12 education funds.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Title]
[District/School Name]
[City, WI]
Contact Your Federal Delegation:
U.S. Senate – Wisconsin (Baldwin, Johnson): https://www.senate.gov/senators/senators-contact.htm
U.S. House – Find Your Representative: https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
Forward your message to your state lawmakers:
Contact Your State Legislator:
Wisconsin State Legislature: WSL – Find Your Legislator
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