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HR 2456

Orderly Liquidation of the Department of Education Act

119th Congress Introduced by Nathaniel Moran

H.R. 2456: Orderly Liquidation of the Department of Education Act SummaryThis bill, known as the "Orderly Liquidation of the Department of Education Act," aims to abolish the U.S.

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Bill Summary · HR 2456

H.R. 2456: Orderly Liquidation of the Department of Education Act

Summary

This bill, known as the "Orderly Liquidation of the Department of Education Act," aims to abolish the U.S. Department of Education and transfer its functions and responsibilities to other federal agencies. The key provisions and impacts of this legislation include:

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill's primary objective is to eliminate the Department of Education as a standalone federal agency.
  • The stated rationale is to reduce the size and scope of the federal government, decentralize education policy, and shift more control to state and local authorities.

Key Provisions

  • Directs the President to develop a plan within 180 days to transfer all functions, personnel, assets, and obligations of the Department of Education to other relevant federal agencies.
  • Requires the Department of Education to cease operations 1 year after the President's reorganization plan is submitted to Congress.
  • Transfers student loan management and federal financial aid programs to the Department of the Treasury.
  • Delegates responsibility for educational research, data collection, and civil rights enforcement to the Department of Health and Human Services.
  • Dissolves existing Department of Education grant and assistance programs.

Affected Stakeholders

  • Students, families, and schools that currently rely on federal education funding, programs, and resources would be impacted.
  • State and local education authorities would potentially gain more autonomy over curriculum, standards, and funding decisions.
  • Federal employees working at the Department of Education would face job disruptions or transfers.

Timeline and Procedure

  • The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on March 27, 2025.
  • If enacted, the President would have 180 days to develop a reorganization plan, followed by a 1-year wind-down period for the Department of Education.
  • The legislation would need to pass both the House and Senate, and be signed into law by the President, to take effect.

Overall, this bill represents a significant restructuring of the federal government's role in education policy and administration. Its passage could have far-reaching implications for students, schools, and education stakeholders nationwide.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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