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HR838119th CongressWALLET

A PLUS Act

Sponsored By: Representative Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]

Introduced

Summary

States could consolidate multiple federal K–12 education funds into a single, state-led plan. The bill would let a State combine eligible Elementary and Secondary Education Act programs to reduce administrative burdens while requiring public reporting and civil rights safeguards.

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  • Families and students: States would publish annual public reports showing student progress disaggregated in the same way ESEA requires and explain how federal funds were used to raise achievement and reduce disparities.
  • State education leaders and agencies: A State could file a declaration that lasts up to 5 years to pool eligible federal, State, and local funds for ESEA purposes. Administrative costs are capped at 1 percent of the consolidated funds or 3 percent if the declaration excludes Part A of Title I.
  • Private school students and teachers: The law would require equitable participation for private schools in activities paid for under the declaration, following the same rules as ESEA section 8501.
  • Oversight and protections: Declarations must include assurances of fiscal controls, compliance with federal civil rights laws, and plans for accountability to parents and citizens.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

States could merge federal school funds

This bill would let a State ask to combine many K–12 federal education grants into one plan. Special education (IDEA) funds could not be included. A plan could last up to 5 years. The Education Secretary would have 60 days to approve or it is deemed approved. Administrative costs would be capped at 1% if Title I, Part A is included, or 3% if it is not. States would have to follow civil rights laws, keep federal funds from replacing state dollars, include equitable services for private school students and teachers, and publish yearly student progress reports with data broken out by student groups. States would also need an accountability system and to remove state barriers so districts can consolidate funds from federal, state, and local sources.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Moolenaar, John R. [R-MI-2]

MI • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]

    NC • R

    Sponsored 1/31/2025

  • Rep. Guthrie, Brett [R-KY-2]

    KY • R

    Sponsored 1/31/2025

  • Rep. Green, Mark E. [R-TN-7]

    TN • R

    Sponsored 1/31/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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