Judge Edgardo Ramos Orders Restoration of $1 Billion COVID-19 Education Funds for 16 States in Case Led by PA Governor Shapiro

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Published May 7, 2025, 01:51 AM

A federal court has ordered the Trump administration to restore more than $1 billion in COVID-19 education funds, a decision that supports schools, teachers, and vulnerable populations. This ruling came after a coalition of 15 attorneys general, including Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro, challenged the Trump administration's move to rescind extensions allowing states to liquidate previously approved COVID relief funds for education. Manhattan federal judge Edgardo Ramos signed a preliminary injunction blocking the Department of Education's decision to halt these extensions, thereby temporarily preserving access to the funds for 16 states. Governor Shapiro highlighted this legal victory, emphasizing the importance of the restored funding for education. Separately, Pennsylvania's administration has also reported a 35% reduction in the time required to hire new state employees, partly due to the use of generative AI. Additionally, security enhancements, including a fence, have been implemented around the Harrisburg residence of Governor Shapiro and his family.

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Anthony G. Brown

@OAGMaryland

VICTORY: A federal court has ordered the Trump administration to restore more than $1 billion in COVID-19 education funds — a major win secured by my office and a coalition of 15 attorneys general. These funds are essential for supporting our schools, teachers, and vulnerable https://t.co/anmStvnqjA

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Col. Christopher Paris’ letter to state lawmakers mentioned the fence as part of a series of changes to bolster security at the brick mansion that is the Harrisburg home of Gov. Josh Shapiro and his family. https://t.co/waZb7RVh3J

Adam Klasfeld

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NEWS A federal judge restores education funding, temporarily BLOCKING Education Secretary Linda McMahon's directives that imperiled 16 states' access to a pool of more than $1 billion in grants. Signed Order https://t.co/vHynt38T2A https://t.co/Ie7cyksfrV

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