Across the country, lawsuits are challenging the Trump administration’s K–12 education policies. These legal battles aren’t just political headlines—they could directly affect your child’s education. From funding delays to cuts in after-school programs, families may start to feel the impact sooner than expected.
What’s Happening Right Now
After-School and Summer Programs at Risk Over 20 states are suing after billions in funding for after-school and summer programs were withheld. These programs serve more than 1.4 million kids, many from low-income families. Without them, families may lose affordable childcare and enrichment.
$7 Billion in Federal Funds Delayed Federal education money—covering English-language learning, mental health support, and adult education—has been put on hold. That means schools may have to cut back on essential services.
DEI Programs Facing Elimination Policies that restrict Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs are also being challenged in court. If DEI programs disappear, students who need the most support may lose critical resources.
Why Families Should Care
These lawsuits may take months or even years to fully play out, but the effects can hit families right now:
After-school care and tutoring may suddenly end.
Mental health supports may be scaled back.
Programs for students with disabilities, English learners, or low-income families may be the first to go.
Parents are left in the dark, unsure what resources their children can still count on.
How Shefter Law Can Help
At Shefter Law, we don’t represent school districts, we focus on helping individual families like yours make sure children get the education they deserve.
Here’s how we can support you:
Know Your Rights – We explain how laws like IDEA and Section 504 protect your child, even when federal policies shift.
Push Back Against Cuts – If your child’s services are reduced or denied, we step in and fight for what they’re entitled to.
Stand With You in School Disputes – From IEP meetings to due process hearings, we advocate by your side.
Keep You Informed – As lawsuits unfold, we help you understand what changes could affect your family.
Final Thoughts
The lawsuits challenging federal education policies are about more than politics—they’re about kids losing the supports they need to thrive. Families deserve clarity and advocacy in uncertain times.
At Shefter Law, we’re here to help you protect your child’s education. If you’re worried about whether your child is getting appropriate services and supports and how these lawsuits could affect your family, schedule a Strategy Session today to get the guidance you need for peace of mind.
How Ongoing Lawsuits Over K–12 Education Could Affect Your Family
By: Frances Shefter, Esq.
Across the country, lawsuits are challenging the Trump administration’s K–12 education policies. These legal battles aren’t just political headlines—they could directly affect your child’s education. From funding delays to cuts in after-school programs, families may start to feel the impact sooner than expected.
What’s Happening Right Now
Over 20 states are suing after billions in funding for after-school and summer programs were withheld. These programs serve more than 1.4 million kids, many from low-income families. Without them, families may lose affordable childcare and enrichment.
Federal education money—covering English-language learning, mental health support, and adult education—has been put on hold. That means schools may have to cut back on essential services.
Policies that restrict Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs are also being challenged in court. If DEI programs disappear, students who need the most support may lose critical resources.
Why Families Should Care
These lawsuits may take months or even years to fully play out, but the effects can hit families right now:
How Shefter Law Can Help
At Shefter Law, we don’t represent school districts, we focus on helping individual families like yours make sure children get the education they deserve.
Here’s how we can support you:
Final Thoughts
The lawsuits challenging federal education policies are about more than politics—they’re about kids losing the supports they need to thrive. Families deserve clarity and advocacy in uncertain times.
At Shefter Law, we’re here to help you protect your child’s education. If you’re worried about whether your child is getting appropriate services and supports and how these lawsuits could affect your family, schedule a Strategy Session today to get the guidance you need for peace of mind.
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