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Judge Blocks Education Funding Cuts | Eau Claire News
A federal judge has paused the Department of Education’s plan to slash over $12 million in school mental health funding for Wisconsin — a move that could’ve cut vital counseling services. Thirteen other states joined Wisconsin in suing to protect these grants, established by Congress to expand mental health support in schools after tragic shootings. The temporary restraining order keeps funds intact until August 24th, with a hearing looming to decide if protections should last longer. Attorney General Josh Kaul called it a major win for students and educators — but the legal battle isn’t…
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