Bill would shift K-12 federal programs from Education to Labor Department
In markupH.R. 9610Latest action
Sponsor: Mark Harris · Representative · NC
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Official title: Less Bureaucracy, Better K–12 Education Act
119th Congress
Topics: Education
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The bill would move most federal K-12 programs, including Title I and Impact Aid, from Education to Labor.
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What does this do?
This bill would transfer most federal K-12 education programs, such as Title I, English learner grants, teacher training, rural school funding, charter and magnet school grants, arts education, homeless student services, and Impact Aid, from the Department of Education to the Department of Labor. The Secretary of Labor would take over staff, budgets, contracts, and records for these programs. The change formally takes effect six months after enactment, though the transfer process could begin immediately.
Who does it affect?
School districts, teachers, and state education agencies that manage these federal grants would now work with the Department of Labor instead of the Department of Education. Students who rely on these programs, including low-income, English learner, homeless, rural, and military-connected students, could also be affected.
Why does it matter?
The switch could change which agency administers funding and oversees compliance, though the bill states funds must still be used only for their original purposes. Existing contracts, grants, and lawsuits would continue, with Labor stepping in for Education.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 9, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Jul 15, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.