Democratic Lawmakers Accuse Education Department of 'Frontloading' Grants, Withholding $630 Million

Two Democratic senators have sent a letter to U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon, accusing the department of 'frontloading' grants by making multiyear funding available in one lump sum, leading to the withholding of approximately $630 million across 35 grant programs. The lawmakers argue this approach intentionally limits the number of new grants awarded and concentrates funds into fewer grants.