A federal appeals court on Friday denied the Trump administration’s attempt to pause a lower court’s order reinstating two terminated teacher preparation grant programs in eight Democratic-led states.
The 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected arguments from the administration that allowing the states to access $65 million in funds could result in unrecoverable losses. The court found no evidence supporting that claim, stating recipients request reimbursement only for incurred expenses.
The case centers on the administration’s February termination of the Teacher Quality Partnership Program and the Supporting Effective Educator Development Program, both of which fund teacher development efforts. Coalitions of education groups and attorneys general from eight states sued, claiming the cuts violated the Administrative Procedure Act.
The Justice Department previously indicated it may seek emergency Supreme Court intervention. The appeals panel includes judges appointed by Presidents Obama and Biden.
New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin called the administration’s actions “shameful and illegal,” vowing to continue defending the grants that benefit students in underserved areas.
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