Bills · HR 2691
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2691Education
To abolish the Department of Education and to provide funding directly to States for elementary and secondary education, and for other purposes.
INTRO APR 7· LAST ACTION APR 7
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents a major shift in how education is overseen and funded at the national level. If it becomes law, it would significantly reduce the federal government's role in K-12 education, giving states much more power and flexibility. This could lead to a wide variety of educational programs and standards across different states, potentially improving local control but also creating greater disparities.
The new funding mechanism, based on federal income taxes paid by state residents, is a major change. This could mean some states, particularly those with higher-income earners, might receive more federal education funding than under current formulas, while other states might receive less. For voters, this means thinking about whether education decisions are best made at the local or federal level, and how federal funding should be distributed to ensure all students have access to quality education.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The Department of Education would be abolished, and most of its administrative programs would be terminated.
This would eliminate the primary federal agency responsible for overseeing and implementing education policy, shifting significant power to states.
PROVISION 02
The Federal Pell Grant program and the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program would be transferred to the Secretary of the Treasury.
While these critical financial aid programs would continue, their administration would move to a different federal agency, potentially affecting how they are managed and accessed.
PROVISION 03
A new elementary and secondary education block grant program would be established, administered by the Secretary of the Treasury.
This would create a new system for federal funding of K-12 education, giving states more flexibility in how they use the money.
PROVISION 04
Allocations to states for elementary and secondary education would be proportional to the aggregate amount of Federal individual income taxes paid by the residents of each state.
This changes the fundamental basis for how federal education money is distributed, potentially leading to significant shifts in funding levels for individual states compared to current formulas.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 5
R· Alabama
YRS IN OFFICE
5
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31
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 7
Introduced in House
APR 7
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2691
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 7, 2025
Last actionApr 7, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 7, 2025
House BillHR 2691Education
To abolish the Department of Education and to provide funding directly to States for elementary and secondary education, and for other purposes.
INTRODUCED APR 7, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 7, 2025
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READING
2 min
COSPONSORS
5
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