States’ Education Reclamation Act of 2023

The States’ Education Reclamation Act of 2023 would abolish the U.S. Department of Education and transfer its programs - such as job training, special education, and student loans - to other federal agencies like the Department of Labor and Department of Health and Human Services. It would provide states with annual federal grants for K-12 and higher education, requiring states to use the funds to supplement, not replace, existing state education spending. States would also need to conduct annual audits of grant spending, submit public reports, and maintain federal anti-discrimination standards (like Title IX) without direct federal oversight. This bill directly affects state education systems, shifting federal funding and accountability to state governments.