What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 2106.
Elimination of Education Department and Direct Funding to States
This bill proposes to abolish the federal Department of Education and transfer educational responsibilities and funding directly to the states. Citizens may experience changes in how schools and educational programs are managed, as decisions will be made closer to local communities. States will receive funds for elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education, with the flexibility to use them for any educational purpose permitted by state law, including teacher salary increases.
Key points
The U.S. Department of Education would be abolished, with its programs and responsibilities either transferred to other departments or eliminated.
States would receive direct federal grants for elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education until 2029.
States would have flexibility in spending these funds for educational purposes, including teacher salary increases, according to their own laws.
New financial oversight and reporting requirements would be put in place for states to ensure proper use of funds.
Federal anti-discrimination provisions would remain in effect for programs funded by these grants.
Status:
Expired
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