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Abolishing Department of Education: New State Funding for Schools

This bill proposes to abolish the federal Department of Education. Most educational programs will be transferred to other departments, and funding for elementary, secondary, and higher education will be provided to states as block grants. Citizens may experience changes in how education is managed and how support programs are accessed.
Key points
The Department of Education will be abolished 270 days after the act's enactment.
Programs for individuals with disabilities and Indian education will move to the Departments of Health and Human Services and the Interior.
Student financial aid programs, including Pell Grants and federal student loans, will be transferred to the Department of the Treasury.
States will receive block grants for elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education, giving them more flexibility in spending.
States must comply with federal civil rights laws, submit student data, and conduct annual financial audits.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3345
Sponsor: Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
Process start date: 2025-05-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Sovereign States Education Restoration Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3345.

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 2025-05-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Department of Education will be abolished 270 days after the act's enactment.
  • Programs for individuals with disabilities and Indian education will move to the Departments of Health and Human Services and the Interior.
  • Student financial aid programs, including Pell Grants and federal student loans, will be transferred to the Department of the Treasury.
  • States will receive block grants for elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education, giving them more flexibility in spending.
  • States must comply with federal civil rights laws, submit student data, and conduct annual financial audits.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Education