H.R.9608

Less Bureaucracy, Better Family Engagement Act

Introduced·7/9/26

The Less Bureaucracy, Better Family Engagement Act transfers family engagement program functions from the Department of Education to the Department.

The Less Bureaucracy, Better Family Engagement Act shifts the responsibility for managing family engagement programs in elementary and secondary education from the Department of Education to the Department of Health and Human Services. This includes transferring functions, personnel, assets, and unexpended funds. The Secretary of Health and Human Services will manage these functions, which include the Family Engagement in Education Programs, the Community Support for School Success program, the National Activities for School Safety program, and the Ready to Learn Programming Grant program.

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Calendar

Jul 15

10:15 AM

House Committee on Education and Workforce Hearing

History

Jul 15

House

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

Jul 15

House

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 20 - 15.

Jul 9

House

Introduced in House