Congressman Wants Treasury To Administer Impact-Aid Program
The House is considering a measure that would move administration of the impact-aid program to the Department of the Treasury. Some school officials say the Department of Education is doing a poor job with the program now.
Last week, the House Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth, and Families heard testimony from administrators and others who contend the Treasury Department would better manage the program.
"The impact-aid program clearly has suffered within the Department of Education from low priority and sloppy administration," said Rep. Lee Terry, R-Neb., who introduced a bill March 18 that would transfer administration of impact aid to the Treasury Department. Among its other responsibilities, the department serves as the financial agent for the federal government...
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