The Trump administration notified states Monday it is withholding $6.8 billion in funds designated for public schools. The money was approved by Congress four months ago and due to be disbursed by July 1, ahead of the new school year; instead, school districts and states are now scrambling to shut down services, including after-school programs and support for English language learners. The Trump administration has not said when — or if — it will release the funds. In an email to states, the Education Department says it “remains committed to ensuring taxpayer resources are spent in accordance with the president’s priorities.”