Federal Lawsuit

AACTE v. Department of Education - SEED/TQP/TSL Grants

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education challenged termination of SEED, TQP, and TSL grants. Judge Rubin granted TRO on Administrative Procedures Act grounds. Appeal pending in Fourth Circuit.

Injunction Granted

Case Details

American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education challenged termination of SEED, TQP, and TSL grants. Judge Rubin granted TRO on Administrative Procedures Act grounds. Appeal pending in Fourth Circuit.

Date Filed

2025-03-03

Status

Injunction Granted

Court

U.S. District Court, District of Maryland / Fourth Circuit

Outcome

TRO granted; appeal pending

Related Executive Actions (1)

Teacher Quality and SEED Grant Terminations

Terminated grants under the Teacher Quality Partnership Program, SEED Grant Program, and Teacher and School Leader Incentive Programs. Multiple courts issued temporary restraining orders. Supreme Court vacated one TRO 5-4 but other injunctions remain. Southern Education Foundation grants also terminated and restored by court.

Blocked
Policy DirectiveEducation
Department of Education
2 challenges2025-03-06

Plaintiffs / Parties

  • American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
  • National Center for Teacher Residencies
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