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States gain more control over education funds and school accountability.

This act grants states and local communities greater flexibility in managing federal education funds to better suit local needs. It aims to reduce bureaucracy and focus resources on improving student outcomes. Parents and citizens will have more insight into student progress and how public money is spent on schools.
Key points
States can combine federal education funds and spend them according to their own plans, excluding programs for individuals with disabilities.
Schools will be required to regularly inform parents and taxpayers about student progress and how funds are used.
The act aims to reduce administrative costs of federal programs and increase flexibility in education management at the local level.
States must ensure that federal funds supplement, rather than supplant, their own education funding.
Private schools will also be able to participate in activities assisted by these consolidated funds.
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Additional Information
Make Education Local Act of 2021
Print number: HR 557
Sponsor: Rep. Lesko, Debbie [R-AZ-8]
Process start date: 2021-01-28