To amend section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to advance toward full Federal funding for impact aid, and for other purposes.
Impact
The changes outlined in HB1591 will have a significant effect on the state's education funding landscape. By advancing toward full federal funding for impact aid, it aims to alleviate inequities in the distribution of resources among schools serving diverse populations. This is particularly important for areas heavily impacted by federal acquisition of property, where local funding may be insufficient to meet educational needs. Increased appropriations are expected to improve resource availability and the quality of education for affected students.
Summary
House Bill 1591 proposes amendments to Section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. The bill aims to increase federal funding for impact aid, which is vital for local educational agencies that serve large numbers of children living on federal properties, such as military installations and Native American lands. By proposing specific appropriations for the fiscal years 2024 to 2029, the bill seeks to provide a structured increase in funding, aimed at easing financial burdens on educational institutions reliant on federal support.
Contention
While the bill is chiefly about increasing funding, there may be discussions among lawmakers about the implications of federal versus state control in educational funding mechanisms. Supporters are likely to emphasize the necessity of ensuring that students in federally impacted areas receive equitable support. Conversely, some opponents might argue about the long-term implications of increasing federal funding, including concerns about dependency on federal resources and the potential impacts on state control over education policies.
Same As
A bill to amend section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to advance toward full Federal funding for impact aid, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend section 7014 of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to advance toward full Federal funding for impact aid, and for other purposes.
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to authorize the Secretary of Education to award grants to State educational agencies to carry out wellness programs for school personnel, and for other purposes.
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide for additional activities, resources, and data collection with respect to English learners, and for other purposes.
States' Education Reclamation Act of 2023 This bill abolishes the Department of Education (ED) and repeals any program for which it has administrative responsibility. The Department of the Treasury shall provide grants to states, for FY2023-FY2031, for elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education purposes permitted by state law. The level of funding is set at the amount provided to states for federal elementary and secondary education programs and the amount provided for federal postsecondary education programs, respectively, for FY2023, minus the funding provided for education programs that the bill transfers to other federal agencies. States must contract for an annual audit of their expenditures or transfers of grant funds. Program administrative responsibility and delegation of authority are transferred as follows: ED's job training programs to the Department of Labor, each special education grant program under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), ED's Indian education programs to the Department of the Interior, each Impact Aid program under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to the Department of Defense, the Federal Pell Grant program and each federal student loan program to Treasury, and programs under the jurisdiction of the Institute of Education Sciences or the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program to HHS.