Bell County, Kentucky, faces a $600,000 loss in federal funding due to proposed education cuts under President Trump’s administration. This could devastate the rural school district, impacting teacher jobs, class sizes, and essential services for impoverished students. Bell County’s schools are a lifeline for families in a community struggling with economic decline. As reported by CNN, similar districts in 15 states that heavily rely on federal education support could also be severely affected by these cuts.
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