H.R. 9610 · In committee · Education

Less Bureaucracy, Better K–12 Education Act

What it does

Transfer all elementary and secondary education functions from the Department of Education to the Department of Labor, including programs for disadvantaged, migratory, at-risk, and English language learner students.
Transfer to Labor all personnel and appropriations tied to the education functions being moved from the Department of Education.
Require the Office of Management and Budget to ensure the transfer does not increase full-time equivalent employees at either department and certify compliance to Congress.
Maintain the Department of Education's statutory responsibilities and program oversight through an interagency agreement with Labor.

Official summary

Less Bureaucracy, Better K-12 Education Act This bill transfers specified functions relating to elementary and secondary education from the Department of Education (ED) to the Department of Labor. Specifically, the bill transfers to Labor all the functions and authorities exercised by ED before the bill's effective date related to elementary and secondary education programs. These programs include, among others, programs for disadvantaged students, migratory students, at-risk students, and English language learners, as well as programs for teacher development, literacy, and charter schools. (On November 18, 2025, ED announced an interagency agreement with Labor for Labor to manage competitions, provide technical assistance, and integrate ED's programs with Labor's existing employment and training programs, while ED must maintain its statutory responsibilities and program oversight.) Additionally, the bill transfers to Labor all personnel and appropriations related to the functions that are transferred under this bill. The bill outlines the authority of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) related to the functions that are transferred under this bill, including that OMB must…

Latest action

Jul 15, 2026: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 19 - 16.

Committee: House Education and Workforce