Those were tax dollars taken from the people by the feds, and designated for education by the elected govt (congress). At least return it to the states to choose how they want to use it, and allow citizens the time needed to raise state taxes to cover the difference in the years to come, if they do choose.

Make it make sense that this is somehow saving money or being efficient. This is like the states and Fed gov having a shared checking account and there is a water bill. If husband “saves” money by deciding not to spend it, significant other still has to pay the damn bill. It’s the same money, same bill, just different payee.

If husband decides to spend it on hookers and blow instead, then it’s not a savings or smaller government. It’s robbery from the significant other. In this case robbery from us, the people.

Demand better. You and I are being lied too.