Michigan education officials said more than 20 school districts could lose nearly $42 million in federal funding after receiving a letter from the U.S. Department of Education stating it was reversing its deadline to request aid reimbursement.

Like some other states, Michigan had been approved to submit delayed requests for late reimbursement of their pre-approved projects.

At least 27 districts across Michigan stand to lose $42 million in pandemic aid after Linda McMahon said she would rescind an extended deadline.