Attorney General Jeff Jackson Restores $165 Million in Public Education Funding for North Carolina Public Schools, Teachers, and Students

RALEIGH – Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following statement on the federal government’s announcement that nearly $7 billion in frozen public education funding nationwide, including over $165 million for North Carolina, will be returned to the states. Attorney General Jackson sued the administration last week alleging that this freeze in funds was unlawful and unconstitutional.

“National reports indicate that the U.S. Department of Education has backed down and is releasing all frozen funds — $6.8 billion nationwide, including $165 million for North Carolina — after we filed suit last week. This should end weeks of uncertainty — our schools can now plan, hire, and prepare for a strong year ahead. My absolute best wishes to our state’s 1.5 million students who are ready to make this their best year yet.”

North Carolina Superintendent of Public Instruction Mo Green issued the following statement:

“It is good to see the federal government honor its commitment to our students, our educators, and our schools. I hope this resolution and the release of funds next week marks a return to the predictable, reliable federal partnership that our schools need to serve students effectively.”

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