Returning Education to Our States Act

This bill, S 5384, abolishes the U.S. Department of Education and transfers all its federal education programs to other federal departments (e.g., Health and Human Services for special education, Treasury for student loans). It directly affects all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and U.S. territories by shifting control of education funding from the federal government to state-level administration. Key mechanisms include creating two new Treasury-managed block grant programs: one for K-12 education (funded based on student enrollment) and one for postsecondary education, requiring states to submit data and undergo audits. States must also comply with federal civil rights laws for these programs, with the Justice Department enforcing compliance.