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NYC Schools Sue Feds Over $35M Grant Withdrawal

10/17/2025

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  • NYC Public Schools (NYCPS) filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, alleging the abrupt withdrawal of more than $35 million in federal grants caused "chaos and uncertainty" and violated procedures tied to transgender student policies.
  • The suit says NYCPS’s gender guidelines have complied with civil rights laws since 2019 and affect 19 schools and 7,700 students.
  • Mayor Eric Adams criticized the federal demands as conflicting with state laws.