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How much federal funding could LA schools lose under Trump?

Trump wants to stop funding schools with diversity initiatives. LAUSD officials fear losing more than a billion dollars in federal funding.

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By Madeleine Brand • Feb 20, 2025 • 1 min read

Trump wants to stop funding schools with diversity initiatives. LAUSD officials fear losing more than a billion dollars in federal funding.

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