Bill > HR3149

This bill, the Academic Partnerships Lead Us to Success Act or the A PLUS Act, allows states to submit a declaration of intent to the Secretary of Education to combine certain federal education funds and use them for any educational purpose permitted by state law. The bill creates a framework for states to receive federal elementary and secondary education funds on a consolidated basis, with the goal of giving states and local communities more flexibility to implement education reforms and improve academic achievement, while reducing the administrative costs and compliance burden of federal education programs. The bill also requires states operating under a declaration of intent to inform parents and the public about their student achievement assessment system and provide annual reports on student progress and how federal funds have been used to improve academic achievement and educational opportunities.