President Donald Trump holds an executive order about the Department of Education after signing it in the East Room of the White House in Washington March 20, 2025 (Mandel Ngan)
Like Trump's order, Rulli said his bill would allow for "funding for Pell Grants, Title I programs, and resources for children with disabilities and special needs" to continue under other federal departments.
"Having served on my local school board for eight years, I’ve seen firsthand how our schools serve as the backbone of our communities," he said. "This executive order empowers states to better address the unique needs of their communities and amplifies the voices of local school leaders."
Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., previously said there was support among congressional Republicans for Trump and Education Secretary Linda McMahon cutting the Department of Education.
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Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., has long advocated for eliminating the Department of Education. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc. via Getty Images)
The contours of Rulli's bill are not immediately clear, but a spokesperson said it would closely mirror Trump's executive order that specifically calls for returning education to the states.
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Even if it passed the House, however, such a bill would have an uphill climb in the Senate.
Senate Republicans would need at least seven Democrats to cross the aisle and vote to advance the bill to meet its 60-vote threshold, something unlikely to happen given the left's near-uniform opposition to the push.
Nevertheless, Trump's push to dismantle or eliminate the Department of Education will require an act of Congress to stay permanent and shield it from probable legal challenges.
Elizabeth Elkind is a politics reporter for Fox News Digital leading coverage of the House of Representatives. Previous digital bylines seen at Daily Mail and CBS News.
Follow on Twitter at @liz_elkind and send tips to elizabeth.elkind@fox.com
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