H.R.2386 - Make Education Great Again Act (119th Congress)
Summary
H.R.2386, the "Make Education Great Again Act," aims to improve education outcomes by empowering parents, states, and local communities. It seeks to reduce federal overreach in education and restore decision-making to local levels. The bill emphasizes parental choice, including public, charter, private, and homeschooling options, and promotes policies that support school choice and reduce federal administrative burdens.
Expected Effects
If enacted, this bill could lead to significant shifts in education policy, with states and local communities gaining more control over curriculum, standards, and funding. The Secretary of Education would be authorized to review and revise regulations that limit parental rights or state and local control. Spending could be reduced in certain federal education programs, with reports submitted to Congress detailing these reductions.
Potential Benefits
- Increased parental involvement and choice in education.
- Greater flexibility for states and local communities to tailor education programs to their specific needs.
- Reduced federal bureaucracy and administrative burdens on schools.
- Potential for innovation and experimentation in education.
- Enhanced transparency in educational content, policies, and funding.
Potential Disadvantages
- Potential for decreased funding for certain federal education programs.
- Risk of widening disparities between well-funded and underfunded school districts.
- Possible erosion of federal protections for disadvantaged students.
- Uncertainty about the impact of reduced federal oversight on academic outcomes.
- Concerns that school choice programs may disproportionately benefit wealthier families.
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Constitutional Alignment
The bill's emphasis on parental rights aligns with the general principles of individual liberty and limited government. The Tenth Amendment, which reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states or the people, supports the bill's aim to restore state and local control over education. However, the bill must also be considered in light of the Fourteenth Amendment's Equal Protection Clause, which requires states to provide equal educational opportunities to all students.
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).