This act would stop the Department of Education from using already-approved funds to reorganize itself during the current fiscal year. It blocks moves to split up the agency, cut staff, or change its duties, structure, powers, or how it works, compared to how it was set up on January 1, 2025 .

The findings explain Congress’s role in shaping federal agencies and list key Department offices—like Federal Student Aid and the Office for Civil Rights—as part of the setup the act aims to keep in place this year.

• Who is affected: The Department of Education and its offices (for example, Federal Student Aid; Office for Civil Rights).
• What changes: No funds may be used this year to decentralize, reduce staffing, or change responsibilities, structure, authority, or functionality compared to January 1, 2025.
• When: Applies to the current fiscal year, using January 1, 2025 as the baseline.