Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) is urging President Trump to restore federal funding for 21st Century Community Learning Centers, which provides funding for before- and after-school programs, including those in his district.

The administration is withholding more than $6 billion in federal funds for after-school and summer programs that was included in the government funding bill signed by Trump on March 15. Officials say it's part of a review to ensure the programs align with White House priorities.

Trump also proposed cutting the funding in fiscal year 2026, which begins on Oct. 1.

Lawler wrote that the 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) program "is deeply aligned with your Administration’s goals to return power to........

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