A bill to terminate the Department of Education.

# Summary of S. 1148: Department of Education Termination Bill **What the Bill Would Do** If passed, S. 1148 would eliminate the Department of Education, the federal agency responsible for overseeing national education policy, distributing federal funding to schools, and managing student loan programs. The bill would essentially shut down this cabinet-level department and transfer or discontinue its functions. **Who It Affects** This bill would impact students, teachers, school districts, and parents nationwide. It would affect federal student loan borrowers, schools that receive federal funding, special education programs, and federal grants for higher education.

The transition could also affect thousands of Department of Education employees. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee (S. 1148, 119th Congress), meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full vote in the Senate. It was sponsored by Senator Rand Paul (R-KY). The bill has not gained significant traction and would face substantial procedural and political hurdles to passage, as eliminating a major federal department requires broad legislative support.