Us Congress 2023-2024 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB2026

Introduced
3/29/23  

Caption

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Education, Student Financial Assistance for fiscal year 2024.

Impact

The implications of HB2026 are profound, potentially impacting millions of students who rely on financial assistance for higher education. By limiting the funding, the bill could exacerbate the challenges faced by students from low-income families, making higher education less accessible and widening the gap in educational attainment. The bill is likely to provoke widespread concern amongst educational institutions, advocacy groups, and stakeholders who support robust funding for educational resources and student aid.

Summary

House Bill 2026 seeks to impose stringent limitations on the availability of funds allocated to the Department of Education for Student Financial Assistance for the fiscal year 2024. The bill explicitly states that no funds can be appropriated or made available for this purpose, effectively setting the allocation to zero. This move signifies a major pivot in federal education funding policy, initiating a restrictive approach towards the financial support provided for student assistance programs.

Contention

The bill has sparked contentious debates regarding the federal government's role in education. Proponents argue that reducing federal funding could lead to a more localized control of education finance, advocating for a system where states can manage their own educational budgets without federal intervention. Conversely, opponents raise alarm about the significant negative ramifications that such funding cuts entail, citing the critical need for federal support in an education system already rife with inequities. This divide highlights a broader ideological conflict over the balance of state versus federal responsibilities in education policy.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB2024

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Education, English Language Assistance for fiscal year 2024.

US HB2027

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Education, Student Aid Administration for fiscal year 2024.

US HB2028

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Education, Higher Education for fiscal year 2024.

US HB2023

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Education, Innovation and Improvement for fiscal year 2024.

US HB2025

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Education, Rehabilitation Services for fiscal year 2024.

US HB2022

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Education, School Improvement Program for fiscal year 2024.

US HB2032

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Education, Departmental Management, Office of Civil Rights for fiscal year 2024.

US HB2030

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Education, Institute for Education Sciences for fiscal year 2024.

US HB2033

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Education, Departmental Management, Office of Inspector General for fiscal year 2024.

US HB2031

To provide for a limitation on availability of funds for Department of Education, Departmental Management, Program Administration for fiscal year 2024.

Similar Bills

No similar bills found.