<h1>Administration freezes $6 billion in education grants affecting 1.4 million children in after-school programs</h1> Over 20 states have sued the administration for freezing billions in federal funding for after-school and summer programs, affecting 1.4 million children. The administration withheld over $6 billion in education grants, including money for 21st Century Community Learning Centers, claiming programs must align with presidential priorities. The freeze particularly impacts Republican-led districts, with 91 of the top 100 funded districts in Republican congressional areas. Programs face closure within weeks without funding release, forcing families to seek expensive alternatives or rely on older siblings for childcare. Organizations like Boys & Girls Clubs and YMCA warn of widespread shutdowns affecting low-income families.