What does Preamble of HR 2691 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To abolish the Department of Education and to provide funding directly to States for elementary and secondary education, and for other purposes,' aims to eliminate the Department of Education. The bill proposes to redirect education funding directly to states. The bill's purpose is to provide funding to States for elementary and secondary education.

What does ABOLISHMENT OF DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION. of HR 2691 do?

This Act abolishes the Department of Education. The abolishment is effective 30 days after the Act's enactment. All programs administratively managed by the Department of Education are terminated. The Federal Pell Grant program and the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program are excluded from termination. Authority for the excluded programs is transferred to the Secretary of the Treasury.

What does BLOCK GRANTS TO STATES. of HR 2691 do?

This section establishes an Elementary and Secondary Education Grant Program administered by the Secretary of the Treasury. States will receive allocations to support elementary and secondary education. Allocations to each state are proportional to the aggregate amount of Federal individual income taxes paid by the state's residents. States receiving funds must use them to support elementary and secondary education within the state. Congress expresses the sense that states should distribute non-Federal education funds to promote competition and parental choice. Congress also states that parents have a fundamental right to determine the best education for their children.

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To abolish the Department of Education and to provide funding directly to States for elementary and secondary education, and for other purposes. — HR. 2691

Last updated: 4/7/2025 · Introduced: 4/7/2025

Author: Barry Moore (R-AL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill eliminates the Department of Education, with the exception of the Federal Pell Grant and William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan programs, transferring authority for those programs to the Secretary of the Treasury.
It establishes a new grant program administered by the Secretary of the Treasury, providing funding to states for elementary and secondary education based on their residents’ federal income tax payments.
States receiving these grants are required to use the funds for elementary and secondary education and Congress encourages states to promote competition and parental choice in education funding.

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