The Trump administration will release about $67 million to Colorado’s K-12 school districts after freezing the money for nearly a month, a move that comes just weeks before the 2025-26 academic year begins.

The U.S. Education Department unexpectedly froze $6.8 billion in nationwide education funding the day before it was set to be distributed as part of a review to ensure spending aligned with the White House’s priorities.

The money had already been appropriated by Congress, and was required by law to go to states on July 1.

“Federal dollars provide critical support for every child in Colorado — no matter where they live — to learn, grow and thrive,” Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Córdova said in an email to superintendents Friday.

“We are grateful to U.S. Secretary of Educ

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