15 states sue Trump administration to block school mental health funding cuts

Fifteen states have joined forces to file a lawsuit against the Trump administration, aiming to halt significant funding reductions for school-based mental health programs. This legal move is rooted in a broader dispute over a grant program that was established by Congress in response to the 2018 school shooting, underscoring the ongoing tension between Democratic-led states and the Department of Education. The cuts could impact millions of dollars in much-needed resources for mental health services in schools, highlighting the urgency of the issue as mental health support becomes increasingly vital in educational settings.