Historic funding cut threatens rural schools in California: $35.8 million at stake as bill fails in US House
Rural school districts in California face a financial crisis after the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act was cut from the federal budget. This program, which distributed $35.8 million to 39 counties last year, helped fund essential services like after-school programs and school repairs. The bill's failure in the U.S. House has left rural districts at risk of staff layoffs and program cuts, leading to an uncertain future for many high-need students.
