With education facing impending cuts at the federal level, the new $61 billion state budget continues free school lunches, community college, and regional transportation.

State officials said that federal education grants that were expected to arrive July 1 are now instead under review “to make sure they align with President Trump’s priorities.”

"Today's action means that Massachusetts is one step closer to making schools cell phone-free," said Senate President Karen Spilka and Senator Jason Lewis, Senate Chair of the Joint Committee on Education in a statement.

The school district “knowingly allowed its schools to become a hostile environment for Jewish students, and it has failed to promptly and effectively address this ongoing problem,” according to

The grant money is under review to determine if it aligns with the president's priorities, the state has said.

Pedro Martinez, formerly of Chicago Public Schools, officially started his job Tuesday morning. For some, Martinez is a divisive choice, while others are confident he'll fight hard for student needs.

Harvard University ’s ability to receive federal student aid is at risk after the Trump Administration informed the higher education institution’s accreditor that the university acted in violation of federal antidiscrimination laws and may no longer meet accreditation standards.

The Rhode Island and Massachusetts Attorney Generals are joining a coalition of 16 states suing the Department of Education over cuts to mental health programs.