Bill > HR3345

This bill proposes to abolish the Department of Education within 270 days of enactment and redistribute its various programs and responsibilities across multiple federal agencies. Specifically, the bill transfers programs like the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to the Department of Health and Human Services, moves Indian Education programs to the Department of the Interior, and shifts student financial aid programs such as Pell Grants and federal student loan programs to the Department of the Treasury. The bill establishes two new block grant programs administered by the Treasury Department: one for elementary and secondary education and another for postsecondary education. These grants would be allocated to states based on their student enrollment numbers, and states receiving funds must submit student data, complete annual audits, and comply with federal civil rights laws. The Civil Rights Division of the Department of Justice would be responsible for enforcing civil rights protections for these educational programs. The bill would authorize appropriations equal to the Department of Education's 2019 budget, with up to 50% allocated for state block grants and 20% for administrative oversight. The goal appears to be decentralizing federal education management and giving states more flexibility in education spending.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3345/all-info