The U.S. Department of Education would shut down on December 31, 2026. The bill does not say who would take over its programs or what happens to its staff, funding, or records.
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A bill to terminate the Department of Education. is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Latest action on S. 1148: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects schools, colleges, students, families, states, and people who work with federal education programs. The biggest question is what happens to current programs after the department closes. The bill does not answer that question.
Why this matters: This matters because many schools, colleges, and students rely on programs now tied to the Department of Education. Closing the department could shift power away from the federal government. It could also create confusion if Congress does not pass a clear plan before December 31, 2026.
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