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HR 1299

United States Department of Education; dissolve and restore educational authority to the states; express support

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by David Clark and 4 co-sponsors

Georgia bill proposes eliminating the federal Department of Education and transferring all education authority to individual states, removing federal education oversight and funding mechanisms.

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Bill Summary · HR 1299

Legislative bill overview

HR 1299 proposes dissolving the United States Department of Education and transferring educational authority and oversight to individual states. The bill expresses support for this structural reorganization of how federal education policy is administered and enforced.

Why is this important

Education policy directly affects millions of students, teachers, and families, and determines how federal funding flows to schools. This proposal would fundamentally reshape the relationship between federal and state governments in education, potentially affecting curriculum standards, special education protections, civil rights enforcement, and the distribution of federal education dollars.

Potential points of contention

  • Federal protections vs. state autonomy: Removing federal oversight could eliminate uniform protections for students with disabilities (IDEA), civil rights enforcement, and free lunch programs—but proponents argue states should have flexibility to design systems
  • Funding and equity concerns: Federal funding programs that support low-income and rural districts could be restructured or eliminated, potentially widening achievement gaps—though supporters contend states can allocate resources more effectively
  • Implementation logistics: Transferring the Department of Education's functions (student loan administration, special education oversight, civil rights investigations) to 50 different systems raises practical questions about efficiency and consistency that remain unaddressed

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

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