A coalition of disability and education organizations sued the U.S. Department of Education and the White House Office of Management and Budget seeking access to nearly $2 billion in education research funding it says has been withheld or not apportioned after congressional appropriation. The complaint was filed in U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The plaintiffs argue that delays in funding availability violate the Administrative Procedures Act, the Antideficiency Act, and the constitutional separation of powers. They also warn that withheld funds will reduce access to research-based guidance for practices affecting students, including students with disabilities. Key affected areas include programs administered through the Institute of Education Sciences (IES), including the National Center for Education Statistics, the National Center for Education Research, and the National Center for Special Education Research. The lawsuit notes that some funds could expire later this year and in 2027. Jacqueline Rodriguez, CEO of the National Center for Learning Disabilities and one of the plaintiffs, said her organization relies on IES-collected data for State of Learning Disabilities reporting. The Education Department said it is committed to using appropriated funds to meet statutory obligations while supporting high-quality research.