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Eliminating Department of Education, Shifting Funds to States

This bill proposes to abolish the federal Department of Education, transferring educational responsibilities and funding directly to individual states. This means decisions about schools, curricula, and teacher salaries would be made at the state level, potentially leading to more diverse educational systems nationwide. Citizens may experience changes in how their local schools are funded and managed.
Key points
The U.S. Department of Education would be abolished, with its programs either transferred to other departments or eliminated.
States would receive direct federal grants for elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education programs until 2031.
States would have flexibility to use these funds for any education purpose permitted by state law, including teacher salary increases.
New financial accountability and reporting requirements would be put in place for states to ensure proper use of funds.
Federal non-discrimination provisions would remain applicable to programs funded by these grants.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_202
Sponsor: Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
Process start date: 2023-01-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

States’ Education Reclamation Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_202.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-01-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The U.S. Department of Education would be abolished, with its programs either transferred to other departments or eliminated.
  • States would receive direct federal grants for elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education programs until 2031.
  • States would have flexibility to use these funds for any education purpose permitted by state law, including teacher salary increases.
  • New financial accountability and reporting requirements would be put in place for states to ensure proper use of funds.
  • Federal non-discrimination provisions would remain applicable to programs funded by these grants.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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