Enforcing Statutory Prohibitions on Federal Control of Education
Federal Education Officials Ordered to Restore State and Local Control
What it does
The Secretary of Education must review and rescind or revise Department regulations and guidance that infringe on state and local control within 300 days.
Real-world impact
- Triggers nationwide review of federal education rules and guidance affecting schools.
- May withdraw 'Dear Colleague' letters and other federal policy memos.
- Shifts decision-making on curriculum, hiring, and textbooks toward state and local officials.
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Summary
This order directs the federal education department to review and remove or change any regulations and public guidance that improperly tell states or local schools how to run classrooms, hire staff, or choose textbooks. It defines guidance broadly, including 'Dear Colleague' letters and policy memos.
The review must result in proposed rule changes or withdrawn guidance within 300 days. It affects federal education officials, state and local school leaders, teachers, students, and textbook publishers by reinforcing local control over curriculum and school operations.
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