AG Nessel has secured an agreement from the Trump Administration to release the full balance of remaining education funding at issue in a multistate lawsuit by no later than October 3, 2025. Last month, Attorney General Nessel joined a coalition in suing the Trump Administration over its unconstitutional, unlawful, and arbitrary decision to freeze funding for six longstanding programs administered by the U.S. Department of Education just weeks before the school year was set to start. In Michigan, approximately $171 million in federal education funding was frozen, jeopardizing key programs for after school and summer learning, teacher preparation, and to support students learning English. Days later, the Trump Administration released the first portion of funding that had previously been withheld. The multistate coalition and the Trump Administration have now jointly filed to dismiss the case under the terms of an agreement that ensures the remaining funding is released on time, providing Michigan and the multistate coalition with the full relief they had sought in the lawsuit.

"I am relieved that these unlawfully held funds will finally be released to schools as students return to the classroom. This agreement is yet another example of how these lawsuits are making a real difference to Michigan families. I remain committed to working alongside my fellow Democratic attorneys general across the country to stand up against illegal federal actions and to fight on behalf of our residents.” – AG Nessel