The withheld funds include grants for adult literacy, English language learning, civics and GED classes.
Education
Juneau school board maintains high school counselor position with grant funding
Grant funding from the Juneau Community Foundation will help keep counseling services at the middle and high school at the same level as last school year.
Juneau School Board pays off debt with extra state money as funding uncertainties persist
The board is paying off food and transportation debt with the additional funding, but it estimates more than $8 million could be cut due to state and federal changes.
Gov. Dunleavy veto of increase for Alaska child care and infant learning funding draws concerns
The governor cited declining state revenues for the budget vetoes. Legislators and advocates say funding for child care and early intervention services should be prioritized.
US Department of Education withholds over $47 million for migrant students, English learners in Alaska
The federal department blocked $6.8 billion nationally for the upcoming school year.
Juneau School District will end its after school program, plans to replace with private provider
The district is ending the program due to staffing challenges but plans to replace it with a private provider.