This bill aims to pause the development of the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile program due to significant cost overruns and schedule delays, instead mandating the extension of the Minuteman III missile's operational life until at least 2050. It asserts that investing in the Department of Education represents a better use of taxpayer resources than continuing the current Sentinel program. The legislation identifies the Sentinel program as significantly over budget and behind schedule, necessitating a reevaluation of its need and technical merit. To achieve this, the bill directs the transfer of all unobligated funds appropriated for the Sentinel program and the W87-1 warhead modification program from the Department of Defense and National Nuclear Security Administration, respectively, to the Department of Education. These funds are specifically designated for Part A of Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Furthermore, the bill prohibits the obligation or expenditure of any fiscal year 2026 funds for either the Sentinel or W87-1 programs. It also requires an independent study by the National Academy of Sciences to evaluate the feasibility, costs, and strategic implications of extending the Minuteman III's service life to 2050 or beyond, explicitly excluding Air Force personnel involved with Sentinel from participating to ensure impartiality.