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HR 1789

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

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Rob Clifton and 4 co-sponsors

Georgia bill proposes eliminating the U.S. Department of Education and transferring all federal education authority to individual states, fundamentally restructuring national education governance.

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Bill Summary · HR 1789

Legislative bill overview

HR 1789 proposes dissolving the United States Department of Education and transferring educational authority to individual states. The bill expresses support for this federalism shift, moving education policy from federal to state-level control. This represents a significant restructuring of how education governance operates in the United States.

Why is this important

Education represents one of the largest federal budget allocations and affects 50+ million K-12 students. This proposal would fundamentally alter how educational standards, funding, special education services, and civil rights protections are implemented nationwide. The outcome would create potential disparities in educational quality and opportunity across state lines.

Potential points of contention

  • Federal funding elimination: States would need to replace federal education funding (approximately $300+ billion annually), likely requiring tax increases or education budget cuts
  • Standards and equity concerns: Eliminating federal standards could create vastly different educational quality by state; students with disabilities and protected classes might lose federal civil rights guarantees
  • Implementation complexity: Transitioning federal programs (special education, Title I funding for low-income schools, student loan administration) to 50 different state systems presents massive logistical challenges
  • Interstate competition: States could reduce education spending to attract businesses, creating a "race to the bottom" in education quality

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

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