Final Priority: Secretary's Supplemental Priorities and Definitions on Evidence-Based Literacy, Education Choice, and Returning Education to the States
Summary
The Department of Education is establishing new priorities that emphasize evidence-based reading instruction, expand education choices for families, and shift more control of education decisions from the federal government to individual states. This regulation signals a significant change in how federal education policy is developed and implemented.
Key Points
- 1The federal government is prioritizing literacy programs that use proven, science-based reading instruction methods
- 2States and local communities will have more authority to make decisions about education rather than following federal mandates
- 3Families will have expanded options for where and how their children can attend school, including alternatives to traditional public schools
- 4The regulation emphasizes 'education choice,' meaning parents may have more flexibility in selecting educational programs that fit their children's needs
- 5This represents a shift in power from federal agencies to state governments in controlling education policy
Impact Assessment
If you are a student, this means your school's reading instruction methods and educational options may change based on new federal priorities favoring evidence-based literacy instruction and expanded school choice programs.
National
Moderate
Key Dates
September 9, 2025
Regulatory Connections
Amendments to Definitions and Related Provisions Under the Randolph-Sheppard Vending Facility Program; Withdrawal
William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan Program
Hearings, Meetings, Proceedings, etc.: Negotiated Rulemaking Committee; Contingent Additional Dates
Final Waiver and Extension of the Project Period with Funding for Arts in Education National Program
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.