Did you hear the latest? Washington’s Attorney General just won a huge victory, securing $7 billion in frozen federal education funding for states! This massive agreement means crucial resources are returning to K-12, after-school programs, and literacy initiatives. It’s a game-changer for student support. How will this restoration shape the academic year ahead for countless children?

State attorneys general have successfully secured the restoration of $7 billion in federal education funding previously frozen, marking a significant victory for states nationwide.

The monumental agreement, spearheaded by Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, specifically allocates $137 million back to Washington’s K-12 education system, directly benefiting crucial after-school programs and literacy initiatives. This **federal education funding** ensures vital support.

These vital funds are designated for a wide array of educational initiatives, including child care services, adult literacy programs, essential English language learner education, comprehensive staff training, and specialized migrant education, directly impacting **student programs** across the state.

The resolution stems from a multi-state **education lawsuit**, led by Washington along with 23 other states and the District of Columbia, challenging the Department of Education’s prior decision to unlawfully withhold the allocated funding.

Attorney General Brown emphasized the bipartisan appeal of ensuring educational resources for children, stating his satisfaction with the swift resolution that reinstated funding the previous administration had attempted to cancel. The proactive role of the **Washington AG** was key.

The funding, initially slated for distribution on July 1, faced an abrupt freeze on June 30 due to an administrative review citing the change in administrations, prompting the legal challenge to protect **K-12 education** resources.

While the Department of Education did not concede to the plaintiff states’ arguments, the legal agreement mandates the release of these critical funds by October 3, with each party bearing their own legal costs.

State Superintendent Chris Reykdal highlighted the collaborative, **bipartisan agreement** nature of this outcome, underscoring its importance in guaranteeing students receive the support necessary for academic success in the upcoming school year.