To abolish the Department of Education and to provide funding directly to States for elementary and secondary education, and for other purposes.
12/29/2022, 12:33 PMSummary of Bill HR 8961
Bill 117 HR 8961, also known as the "Abolish the Department of Education Act," aims to eliminate the Department of Education and instead allocate funding directly to states for elementary and secondary education. The bill proposes to streamline the education funding process by cutting out the federal middleman and giving states more control over how they allocate resources for their schools.Proponents of the bill argue that by eliminating the Department of Education, states will have more flexibility to tailor education policies to meet the specific needs of their students. They believe that this will lead to more efficient use of resources and ultimately improve the quality of education across the country.
Opponents of the bill, however, are concerned that abolishing the Department of Education could lead to disparities in education funding between states. They worry that without federal oversight, some states may not prioritize education funding, leading to unequal opportunities for students across the country. Overall, Bill 117 HR 8961 is a controversial piece of legislation that seeks to fundamentally change the way education funding is allocated in the United States. It will be important for lawmakers to carefully consider the potential implications of this bill before making a decision on its passage.
Congressional Summary of HR 8961
This bill abolishes the Department of Education and terminates any applicable program for which it has administrative responsibility, except for the Federal Pell Grant Program and the Federal Direct Loan Program. The bill transfers administrative responsibility for these programs to the Department of the Treasury.
The bill also directs Treasury to make allocations to states to support elementary and secondary education.
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Current Status of Bill HR 8961
Bill HR 8961 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 22, 2022. Bill HR 8961 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 22, 2022. Bill HR 8961's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of September 22, 2022Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8961
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8961
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