RALEIGH, (SGRToday.com) - Saying he is a firm believer in local control and flexibility when it comes to education, Rep. David Rouzer has introduced H.R. 2281, the States’ Education Reclamation Act of 2015. If passed, the bill would return control of our student’s education back to state and local leaders, according to a statement from the 7th District Congressman.

From the statement:
 
"The Department of Education’s budget has ballooned from $14 billion to almost $65.7 billion and the average salary for their employees is $108,571.  Meanwhile, the national average salary for public school teachers is $56,103.

The States’ Education Reclamation Act of 2015 proposes the responsible elimination of the Department of Education and replaces it with a grant program funded at the 2012 levels.  Additionally, this bill retains certain Department programs, like the Federal Pell Grant Program, and would transfer them to more appropriate government agencies."