To ensure the appropriate administration of the Impact Aid program.

This bill (HR 4260) prevents the U.S. Department of Education from making significant changes to how the Impact Aid program is run. It requires the Education Secretary to maintain the program's administration as it existed on January 1, 2025, unless federal law or a court order mandates otherwise. The bill also mandates annual certification to Congress confirming compliance with this requirement. Impact Aid provides funding to school districts near federal properties (like military bases or national parks) that lose tax revenue, so this bill directly affects those districts by preserving current administrative practices. The key mechanism is a freeze on administrative changes plus annual reporting to Congress.