To ensure the appropriate administration of the Impact Aid program.

This proposal keeps the federal Impact Aid program for schools running the same way it was on January 1, 2025. It tells the U.S. Department of Education not to make major changes to how the program is run unless a federal law or a court order requires it. The Department must also send Congress a written statement within 30 days of the law taking effect—and every year after—confirming it is following this rule.

Key points:

• Who is affected: The U.S. Department of Education and school districts that receive Impact Aid.
• What changes: No significant shifts in how the program is administered compared to January 1, 2025, unless required by law or a court; yearly compliance certification to Congress is required.
• When: The certification starts within 30 days after the law begins and continues every year.