In Chinle, Arizona, a critical situation unfolds as the government shutdown suspends vital after-school programs, leaving many students without daily meals. The delay in federal Impact Aid payments, crucial for schools serving Native American reservations or military bases, is causing financial strain. With no local property tax revenue from federal land, schools like Chinle rely on $1.6 billion annually. The district, facing a potential payroll crisis, urges Congress to resolve the budget impasse to prevent further harm to vulnerable school districts and children.
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