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Education Reform: Ending Federal Bureaucracy, Empowering Local Schools

This bill aims to eliminate the federal office responsible for elementary and secondary education. Instead, funding for schools will be provided directly to states as block grants, giving local authorities more flexibility in managing funds. This means decisions about education funding will be made closer to citizens.
Key points
Elimination of the federal office for elementary and secondary education.
Direct funding to states as block grants for education, replacing federal programs.
States will allocate funds to schools based on the number of children aged 5-17.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_6458
Sponsor: Rep. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1]
Process start date: 2023-11-21
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

EMPOWER Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_6458.

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 2023-11-21.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Elimination of the federal office for elementary and secondary education.
  • Direct funding to states as block grants for education, replacing federal programs.
  • States will allocate funds to schools based on the number of children aged 5-17.
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. Bergman, Jack [R-MI-1].

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 2025-12-25.

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