Department of Education Will Release Education Formula Funding to Alaska

Washington, DC –Following the news that the U.S. Department of Education will release all remaining education formula funds that they had previously frozen, Senator Murkowski released the following statement:

“Today, we received official notification that the U.S. Department of Education will release all remaining Congressionally-approved education formula funding that was due to the states,”said Senator Murkowski.“This is a tremendous win for our students, families, and school districts across Alaska. I am grateful that OMB Director Vought agreed with me and my colleagues as we reminded the administration that local communities have the best understanding of the unique needs of their students and how best to serve them. But the anxiety, disruption, and extra work to figure out how to serve students without this funding should never have been necessary. I will continue to advocate for Alaska’s schools and educational programs and work to ensure they have the support they need.”

Background:
On July 16, Senator Murkowski joined her colleagues in a letterto the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Russell Vought, asking him to faithfully implement theFull-Year Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2025, and release the education formula funds that states anticipated receiving on July 1, 2025.

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