FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 27, 2025
Contact: Press_Paul@paul.senate.gov, 202-224-4343
Senators Paul, Lee, Moreno Reintroduce Bill to Abolish the Department of Education
Washington, D.C. – Yesterday, Senators Rand Paul (R-KY), Mike Lee (R-UT), and Bernie Moreno (R-OH) reintroduced legislation to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education, returning control of education policy to states, local communities, and families.
In 2020 and 2021, Dr. Paul introduced a bill to abolish the Department of Education. Additionally, he has previously
introduced the Support Children Having Open Opportunities for Learning (SCHOOL) Act as part of his broader effort to reform education. This legislation allows federal education funds to follow students, regardless of whether they are homeschooled or attend public, private, or charter schools.
“For too long, Washington bureaucrats have imposed a uniform approach to education, stifling innovation and limiting parental choice,” said Dr. Rand Paul. “It’s time to empower families and local leaders to make the best decisions for their students, rather than relying on out-of-touch federal regulators.”
“In the 45 years since the Department of Education was established, the quality of American public schooling has declined, the cost of college has skyrocketed, and parents and students have come second to administrators and unions,” said Senator Lee. “Congress should end this unconstitutional federal intrusion into American education and usher in a renaissance of school choice, parental rights, and academic achievement.”
“There is no constitutional role for the federal government in education, and returning power to the states will empower parents, cut red tape, and give our students the opportunity to receive the best possible education,” said Moreno. “After over 4 decades of Republicans promising to abolish the Department of Education, President Trump and Senate Republicans are finally delivering. This was a key part of what I campaigned on, and I’m proud to join Senator Paul and my colleagues on this long-overdue legislation.”
Dr. Paul has long been a proponent of school choice, advocating for vouchers and charter schools because educational decisions should be made locally rather than by federal agencies.
This legislation reflects his commitment to decentralization and individual freedom, aiming for a high-quality education free from federal interference.
You can read the legislation HERE.
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