A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to fully cooperate with Federal efforts to eliminate the United States Department of Education, reaffirming Pennsylvania's sovereign authority over its educational system and recognizing the need for State-led education solutions to improve outcomes for Pennsylvania students.
This resolution (SR 68) urges the U.S. Congress to cooperate with federal efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education. It states Pennsylvania seeks to exercise its state authority over education, arguing federal mandates limit the state's ability to address local needs like teacher shortages and student outcomes. The resolution cites Pennsylvania's constitutional duty to provide public education and claims federal education funding (e.g., $15 billion in Title I) could be redirected to state priorities if the Department of Education is dismantled. As a non-binding resolution, it does not change federal law but expresses Pennsylvania's position on education policy.
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Introduction
Apr 2025
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Governor
Introduced Apr 2, 2025
Last action Apr 2, 2025
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Apr 2, 2025
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Referred to Education
upper
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dawn Keefer
RRepublican
Co
Dave Argall
RRepublican
Co
Doug Mastriano
RRepublican
Co
Jarrett Coleman
RRepublican
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