MississippiMississippi Senate would urge Congress to shift education power to states
The proposed resolution would have the Mississippi Senate urge Congress to cooperate with shifting education power from the U.S. Department of Education to the states.
What it does
The Mississippi Senate would support shifting education power from the U.S. Department of Education to the states and urge Congress to cooperate. The resolution would be sent to the U.S. education secretary and Mississippi's congressional delegation.
Argument forIf Congress cooperates, state and local leaders might shape school policies around the needs and priorities of their communities.
Argument againstIf Congress cooperates, states might have less federal support as they address education needs that the resolution says remain unmet.
More detail
The Mississippi Senate would support shifting education power to the states and urge Congress to cooperate. The proposed resolution concerns the U.S. Department of Education and the states, and would be sent to the U.S. education secretary and Mississippi's congressional delegation. The resolution urges Congress to cooperate but does not itself transfer federal power.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 15Died In CommitteeDied
- Mar 24Referred To RulesIntroduced
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