Mississippi schools risk losing $137 million in federal funds

Mississippi schools risk losing $137 million in federal funds

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - Officials with the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE) said the agency and school districts in the state collectively face a potential loss of $137,221,346 in federal funds. They said this is a result of the U.S. Department of Education’s (ED) recent decision to rescind its previously approved liquidation deadline of March 31, 2026, for COVID relief funds. In Mississippi, MDE said those funds include American Rescue…

MDE names JPS principal Congressional District 2 Administrator of the Year – Jackson Advocate

JANS – Callaway High School Principal Dr. Shemeka McClung has been named the 2025 Congressional District 2 Administrator of the Year by the Mississippi Department of Education (MDE). This recognition also makes her one of four finalists for the Mississippi Administrator of the Year award. The Mississippi Administrator of the Year program recognizes outstanding school administrators across the state and highlights leadership that positively impac…

MDE responds to Mississippi potentially losing $137 million due to U.S. Department of Education rescinding decision on COVID relief funds – Communications and Government RelationsDocument

Federal cuts to Mississippi health agencies surpass $230 million; will impact community health workers, bird flu efforts, substance use programs

Cuts to public health and mental health funding in Mississippi have doubled – reaching approximately $238 million – since initial estimates last week, when cancellations to federal grants allocated for COVID-19 pandemic relief were f