The White House’s federal funding freeze was blocked but a lot of confusion remains when it comes to school funding. Ohio school leaders are taking action just in case there’s any loss in federal dollars.
School lunches might be free for low-income students but it’s not really free at all.
School districts rely on federal funding to cover the costs students and their families can’t afford, but it’s not clear whether those payments will keep coming beyond this school year.
“It’s like having another bill without making any more money. In fact, it’s like having another bill and possibly making less money,” said Dayton Public Schools Superintendent David Lawrence.
