Less Bureaucracy, Better Family Engagement Act
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Overview
The Less Bureaucracy, Better Family Engagement Act transfers several programs and functions related to family engagement in education from the Department of Education to the Department of Health and Human Services. This includes programs focused on school safety, community support, Ready to Learn programming, and specific parts of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act. The Act also establishes procedures for transferring personnel, assets, and appropriations, and requires the Office of Management and Budget to ensure that the transfer doesn't increase the federal workforce. Finally, it provides for the continuation of existing legal documents and proceedings related to these transferred programs.
Key provisions
- Transfers family engagement programs from the Department of Education to the Department of Health and Human Services.
- Includes specific programs like the Community Support for School Success and National Activities for School Safety.
- Establishes procedures for transferring personnel, assets, and appropriations associated with the transferred functions.
- Requires the Office of Management and Budget to oversee the transfer and prevent a net increase in federal employees.
- Deems references to the Department of Education to refer to the Department of Health and Human Services.
- Allows for the continuation of existing legal documents and proceedings related to the transferred programs.
- Authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to utilize Department of Education personnel, assets, and funds during the transition period.
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