Bill · H.R. 2386· House(119-HR-2386)
Make Education Great Again Act
- Introduced
- 3/26/2025
- Last activity
- 3/26/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Andrew Ogles
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Make Education Great Again Act" aims to improve education outcomes by increasing the power of parents, States, and local communities. It directs the Secretary of Education to promote school choice options such as vouchers, charter schools, and education savings accounts. The bill allows the Secretary to reduce or withhold appropriated federal education funds, provided they are not mandatory. Additionally, the act seeks to reduce federal administrative burdens and regulatory barriers. The Secretary is also required to submit quarterly reports regarding any reductions in spending.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one?+7
The bill promotes expanding access to vouchers, charter schools, and education savings accounts.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+6
The bill emphasizes local control and state sovereignty over educational decision-making.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The bill requires reports on reduced spending and promotes transparency in educational content and funding.
The opposite
Does this give the federal government more power?-4
The bill reduces federal administrative burden and provides authority to reduce spending on specific programs.
Does this put more money into public schools?-3
The bill allows the Secretary to withhold or reduce appropriated funds for education programs.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Empowerment of Parents and Local Communities: The bill aims to ensure federal funds empower parents and local communities rather than federal bureaucracies (Section 3, Subsection 1).
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Increased School Choice: The Secretary is directed to promote policies that support school choice, including expanding access to voucher programs, charter schools, and education savings accounts (Section 3, Subsection 3).
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Reduction of Bureaucracy: The bill seeks to identify and reduce federal administrative burdens on school districts, States, and educational institutions (Section 3, Subsection 4).
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Increased Transparency: The bill directs the Secretary to enhance transparency regarding educational content, policies, and funding to help parents and communities make informed decisions (Section 3, Subsection 6).
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Protection of Parental Rights and Homeschooling: The act states that nothing in the bill shall limit the rights of parents to direct the education and upbringing of their children (Section 5, Subsection b) or affect homeschooling (Section 5, Subsection e).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Uncertainty in Education Funding: The Secretary of Education is granted the authority to obligate or expend less than the total amounts appropriated for education programs (Section 4, Subsection a).
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Impact on Programs due to Reduced Spending: The bill allows for the reduction of spending which would require the Secretary to report on which specific programs or activities were affected (Section 4, Subsection b).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+4Good For Children+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+6Improves Government Transparency+5Increases Federal Power-4
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice+7Increases Public School Funding-3
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+1
- 3/26/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House