A PLUS Act

HR 838, the A PLUS Act, allows states to consolidate federal education funds into a single funding stream under a "declaration of intent," reducing administrative paperwork. States must submit a plan detailing which programs they’ll combine (excluding special education funds), how they’ll use the money to improve student achievement, and how they’ll report progress to parents and the public. The bill requires states to ensure federal funds "supplement, not supplant" state education spending and maintain accountability through annual public reports on student performance data. This directly affects states managing federal education programs, aiming to simplify compliance while keeping public oversight of how funds are used.