To rescind unobligated amounts made available to the Department of Education for fiscal year 2026, and transfer such amounts to States in accordance with section 611 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.

HR 6932 Summary (as introduced)

Overview
- Bill number and title: HR 6932 — To rescind unobligated amounts made available to the Department of Education for fiscal year 2026, and transfer such amounts to States in accordance with section 611 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act.
- Introduced: December 26, 2025
- Status: Introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and referred to the House Committee on Appropriations.

Purpose and intent
- The bill aims to redirect funds that have been appropriated to the Department of Education (ED) but remain unobligated (i.e., not yet committed to programs or projects) for fiscal year 2026.
- It would rescind those unobligated ED funds and transfer the resulting amount to the States according to the statutory distribution formula specified in section 611 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA).

Key provisions (summarized)
- Rescission of unobligated ED funds: The bill directs that any unobligated funds made available to the Department of Education for FY 2026 be rescinded.
- Transfer to States: The rescinded amount would be transferred to the States following the IDEA Section 611 distribution methodology, which governs grants to States for special education and related services.
- Transportation of funds: The bill specifies that funds redirected to states would be allocated under the IDEA 611 formula (state grants), rather than through ED discretionary programs.
- Oversight and administration: As a bill filed in the House and referred to the Appropriations Committee, any implementation would require committee action, potential amendments, and a subsequent floor vote.

Who would be affected
- Department of Education: The department would no longer have those unobligated FY 2026 funds to deploy through its programs, potentially impacting discretionary initiatives or reserve accounts.
- States: States would receive additional funding via the IDEA Section 611 program, increasing funding available for special education services and related activities to support children with disabilities.
- Local educational agencies (LEAs) and students with disabilities: Indirectly affected through potentially increased state-level IDEA 611 allocations, which flow to LEAs for special education services.

Potential impact and considerations
- Policy impact: The measure reallocates uncommitted federal resources toward state-administered special education grants, potentially expanding or accelerating support for IDEA-related activities at the state level.
- Fiscal considerations: The total fiscal effect depends on the size of unobligated FY 2026 ED funds and the IDEA 611 distribution share; the bill does not specify precise dollar amounts in the summary provided.
- Timeline: As introduced, the bill would need passage by both chambers and any presidential signature to become law. If enacted, the transfer would occur according to the timing of unobligated balances and section 611 allotment schedules.

Notes
- This summary reflects the information available from the bill’s introductory text and referral status. No subsequent legislative actions, amendments, or fiscal notes are available here.