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US introduces bill to disband education department
Context
The United States’ "Returning Education to Our States Act," proposes the elimination of the U.S. Department of Education. This initiative aligns with the Trump administration's broader agenda to decentralize federal control over education, as outlined in the Project 2025 framework. In contrast, India's education system operates under a dual framework where both the Central and State governments play pivotal roles.
Key Provisions of the Bill:
- Abolition of the Department: The bill seeks to dismantle the Department of Education, redistributing its responsibilities to other federal agencies. ?
- Reallocation of Programs:
- The Department of Health and Human Services would assume control over programs under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and Impact Aid.
- The Department of the Interior would manage the Office of Indian Education.?
- The Department of the Treasury would oversee federal student aid programs, including Pell Grants and federal student loans.?
- State-Controlled Block Grants: States would receive federal education funds through block grants, granting them discretion over the use of these funds for elementary, secondary, and postsecondary education. ?
- Civil Rights Oversight: The Department of Justice's Civil Rights Division would be responsible for enforcing federal civil rights laws applicable to these block grant programs and federal student aid programs.?
India's Dual Governance Structure in Education
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