Bill · H.R. 2456· House(119-HR-2456)
Orderly Liquidation of the Department of Education Act
- Introduced
- 3/27/2025
- Last activity
- 3/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Nathaniel Moran
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Orderly Liquidation of the Department of Education Act" aims to terminate the Department of Education effective October 1, 2026. The bill seeks to return educational authority to states and local communities while reducing federal regulation. To achieve this, the President must implement a liquidation plan that transfers various educational functions to other federal entities. These functions will be distributed among the Department of Health and Human Services, the National Science Foundation, the Department of Justice, and several other agencies. Additionally, the Act schedules the termination of specific education funds and Federal Direct PLUS Loans.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this leave more decisions to the states?+7
The bill explicitly aims to return educational authority to States and local communities.
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?+5
The bill significantly reduces government spending by liquidating the Department of Education and stopping specific grant programs.
Does this make it easier to use public money at a school other than the local one?+3
The bill shifts control and authority back to states and local communities, which can facilitate greater local educational autonomy.
The opposite· 3 of 18
Would students be better off under this?-7
Students face significant changes due to the end of Federal Direct PLUS Loans and many existing grant programs.
Does this give the federal government more power?-7
The bill significantly reduces the power and scope of the federal government by dissolving a major department.
Does this make college cost less?-6
The termination of Federal Direct PLUS Loans will significantly reduce options for financing higher education.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Return of Authority to Local Communities: The bill intends to return the responsibility and authority of educating students to States and local communities (Section 2(b)(2)).
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Reduction of Federal Regulation: The Act aims to ensure the Federal government does not continue to place unnecessary and restrictive regulation on those tasked with educating children (Section 2(b)(3)).
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Flexibility for Grant Recipients: Any recipient of a grant, allotment, or other funds transferred under the act has the option to refuse to receive those funds (Section 10).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Termination of Federal Direct PLUS Loans: No Federal Direct PLUS Loans may be made for any period of instruction beginning on or after October 1, 2026 (Section 7(a)(A)).
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End of Certain Education Funding: Specific funds, including grants under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 and certain part D programs, may not be expended after October 1, 2036 (Section 6).
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Transfer of Civil Rights Oversight: The Office for Civil Rights will be transferred from the Department of Education to the Department of Justice (Section 9).
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 High Income Households+2Good For Students-7Good For Low Income Households-5Good For Young Adults-5Good For People With Disabilities-4Good For African Americans-3Good For Children-3Good For Native Americans-3Good For Middle Class Households-2Good For Rural Residents-2
- Education And Technology
- Improves School Choice+3Improves College Affordability-6Improves Student Loan Relief-5Increases Public School Funding-5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights-4Improves Racial Equity-3Improves Poverty Reduction-2Reduces Homelessness-2
- Economy And Finance
- Reduces Government Spending+5Improves Fiscal Responsibility+2Reduces National Debt+1
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development-2
- Governance And Ideology
- Increase States Rights+7Increases Federal Power-7
- 3/27/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Introduced in House