Bill > HR2691

This bill proposes to abolish the U.S. Department of Education within 30 days of enactment, terminating most of its existing programs while specifically preserving the Federal Pell Grant program and the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program. Instead of maintaining a federal education department, the bill would transfer the administration of these two financial aid programs to the Secretary of the Treasury. The bill would establish a new block grant system where states would receive federal funding proportional to the amount of federal income taxes paid by their residents. The proposed legislation emphasizes that states should use these funds to support elementary and secondary education in a manner that promotes educational competition and parental choice. Congress declares through this bill that parents have a fundamental right to determine the best education for their children, and states should distribute educational funds in ways that create educational options and improve educational quality. The block grant approach represents a significant shift from centralized federal education management to a more state-driven model of educational funding and decision-making.

Education

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2691/all-info