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California, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin Sue U.S. Education Department Over Canceled Special Education Grants

A federal judge struck down a 2025 Department of Education policy that canceled over $600 million in teacher-preparation grants over their ties to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The ruling found the agency's directive arbitrary and capricious, reviving funding pathways for programs that recruit and train K-12 educators in high-need areas.

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A federal judge has voided a 2025 directive that canceled $600 million in grants used to train K-12 educators.From: Federal Judge Voids Education Department Directive, Restoring $600 Million in Teacher-Training Grants

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Key numbers

$30 million+
Value of canceled grants
880,000
Eligible special education students in CA
25
Ongoing IDEA Part D projects terminated
14
States affected by the cancellations

From: California, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin Sue U.S. Education Department Over Canceled Special Education Grants

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The scope of the February 2025 grant cancellations.From: Federal Judge Voids Education Department Directive, Restoring $600 Million in Teacher-Training Grants ·
The scope of the Department of Education's IDEA Part D grant cancellations.From: California, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin Sue U.S. Education Department Over Canceled Special Education Grants ·
The national shortage of qualified special education teachers has worsened in recent years.From: California, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin Sue U.S. Education Department Over Canceled Special Education Grants ·
U.S. District Judge Angel Kelley ruled the Department of Education bypassed mandatory public notice and comment periods.From: Federal Judge Voids Education Department Directive, Restoring $600 Million in Teacher-Training Grants ·
Advocates warn that cutting professional development funds will directly impact the quality of support available to students with disabilities.From: California, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin Sue U.S. Education Department Over Canceled Special Education Grants ·

Timeline

September 2026

  1. Federal Judge Voids Education Department Directive, Restoring $600 Million in Teacher-Training Grants

June 2026

  1. California, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin Sue U.S. Education Department Over Canceled Special Education Grants