FLINT, Mich., April 1, 2025 — The Trump-Musk Administration has removed nearly $42 million in pre-approved project reimbursements among 27 Michigan school districts this week. These school districts were slated to be reimbursed for projects that improved its infrastructure. Among those school districts are Carman-Ainsworth Community School District, which will be impacted by over $230,000 and Flint City School District with an impact of over $15 million. In response to this decision, state Rep. Cynthia Neeley (D-Flint) issued the following statement:
“Two school districts in my community will be affected by this terrible decision. Out of the 27 districts, Flint City School District will be out at the highest rate comparatively to any other district. This is very unfortunate. While billionaire buddies are running the White House, they are putting schools into millions of dollars of debt by yanking away promised reimbursements. That is some shady behavior. I’m fired up about this because all people deserve an education, including schools that have proper air conditioning, heating and windows. These upgrades were needed and the federal government made a commitment, and they broke that commitment, which will hurt our students. I am terribly disappointed with these decisions.”