KDP Statement on Release of $96 Million Snatched by Trump from Kentucky Schools

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Today, Kentucky Democratic Party (KDP) Chair Colmon Elridge released the following statement applauding Gov. Beshear for successfully pressuring the Trump administration to return $96 million taken just weeks ahead of the academic year from Kentucky school districts:

“Just weeks before the start of the school year, President Trump snatched nearly $100 million in funding promised to Kentucky’s teachers, students and parents. While Kentucky’s GOP representatives twiddled their thumbs in cowardly silence, Governor Beshear took Trump to court to ensure no Kentucky child is robbed of the educational resources they need to thrive. Now, because of our Governor and Democratic leaders like Congressman Morgan McGarvey, Kentucky schools are getting their money back — no thanks to Kentucky Republicans who continue to stay silent as our communities, and our people, suffer.”