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Orderly Liquidation of the Department of Education Act
4/23/2025, 1:32 PM
Summary of Bill HR 2456
Bill 119 HR 2456, also known as the "To Terminate the Department of Education Act," is a proposed piece of legislation in the US Congress. The bill aims to abolish the Department of Education and transfer its responsibilities to the states.
If passed, the Department of Education would be eliminated, and its functions, such as overseeing federal education programs and enforcing education laws, would be decentralized to individual states. This would mean that states would have more control over their education systems, including curriculum standards, funding allocation, and policies.
Proponents of the bill argue that abolishing the Department of Education would reduce federal government overreach in education and allow for more flexibility and innovation at the state level. They believe that states are better equipped to address the unique needs of their students and communities. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that the Department of Education plays a crucial role in ensuring equal access to education for all students, particularly those from marginalized communities. They fear that abolishing the department could lead to disparities in education quality and resources among states. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2456 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the role of the federal government in education and the balance between state and federal authority. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its outcome remains uncertain.
If passed, the Department of Education would be eliminated, and its functions, such as overseeing federal education programs and enforcing education laws, would be decentralized to individual states. This would mean that states would have more control over their education systems, including curriculum standards, funding allocation, and policies.
Proponents of the bill argue that abolishing the Department of Education would reduce federal government overreach in education and allow for more flexibility and innovation at the state level. They believe that states are better equipped to address the unique needs of their students and communities. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that the Department of Education plays a crucial role in ensuring equal access to education for all students, particularly those from marginalized communities. They fear that abolishing the department could lead to disparities in education quality and resources among states. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2456 is a controversial piece of legislation that raises important questions about the role of the federal government in education and the balance between state and federal authority. It is currently being debated in Congress, and its outcome remains uncertain.
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Current Status of Bill HR 2456
Bill HR 2456 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 27, 2025. Bill HR 2456 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 27, 2025. Bill HR 2456's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. as of March 27, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2456
Total Number of Sponsors
5Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
5Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2456
Primary Policy Focus
EducationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2456
To terminate the Department of Education, and for other purposes.
To terminate the Department of Education, and for other purposes.
Comments

Roman Atkins
1,062
1 year ago
Hey everyone, just heard about this new bill that could impact education in the US. What are your thoughts on how it might affect us in the short term? #HRBill2456 #DepartmentofEducationAct

Dallas Preston
1,205
1 year ago
This bill is bad for us. It will hurt our schools and our kids. It's not good. It will make things worse. #badbill #notgood #saveeducation The long term affects of this bill will be devastating for our education system.
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 2456
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