To abolish the Department of Education and to provide funding directly to States for elementary and secondary education, and for other purposes.

This proposal would shut down the U.S. Department of Education 30 days after it becomes law, ending most federal education programs. Two programs—Pell Grants and the federal Direct Student Loan program—would continue, but they would be run by the Treasury Department instead of Education. The Treasury would also send money to states for K–12 education as block grants. Each state’s share would be based on how much federal income tax its residents pay compared with other states, and states must use the funds to support elementary and secondary education. The bill also states Congress’s view that states should promote school choice and that parents have the right to decide the best education for their children.

Key points

• Who is affected: Students and parents; teachers and schools; college students using Pell Grants or federal Direct Loans; state education agencies.
• What changes: The federal Education Department is abolished; most of its programs end; Pell Grants and Direct Loans move to Treasury; states receive K–12 funds by block grant based on residents’ federal income taxes.
• When: 30 days after the law is enacted.