New Jersey Attorney General Matt Platkin on Tuesday announced the successful agreement that will release the full balance of federal education funding previously withheld by the Trump Administration. The agreement, which was reached just before the start of the new school year, ensures that New Jersey will receive more than $158 million in funds by Oct. 3.
Last month, Platkin joined a coalition of states in a lawsuit challenging the administration’s “unconstitutional, unlawful, and arbitrary” decision to freeze funding for six established U.S. Department of Education programs.
“In resolving this lawsuit today, we are proud to fully restore this funding and deliver a quick and favorable resolution for our state ahead of the start of the 2025-2026 school year,” Platkin said.
The multistate coalition and the Trump Administration have jointly filed to dismiss the case, as the terms of the agreement provide the states with the full relief they had sought. A portion of the funding had been released earlier, and the agreement ensures the remaining balance will be disbursed on schedule.
Platkin emphasized his office’s commitment to protecting the state’s educational system. “We will always stand up for students, families, and educators across New Jersey, and we will never let this Administration get away with clawing critical federal funding away from our best-in-the-nation education system,” he concluded.
