California Attorney General Rob Bonta and attorneys general from seven other Democratic states are suing the Trump administration for terminating significant federal grant funding for K-12 teacher preparation programs. These grants, totaling approximately $600 million, support the recruitment and retention of qualified teachers, particularly in underserved communities and hard-to-fill subjects. Bonta argues that this decision exacerbates the existing teacher shortages and ultimately harms students who require additional support, highlighting the serious implications for educational quality across the nation.
"The decision to terminate federal grant funding for K-12 teacher preparation programs will ultimately hurt students, especially at a time when we are facing teacher shortages."
"Nationwide, about one in eight teaching positions was vacant or filled by uncertified teachers in 2024, resulting in larger class sizes and teachers without proper credentials."
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