Urges Congress to help eliminate the federal education department

This joint resolution states the Iowa General Assembly supports federal efforts to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education and urges Congress to cooperate. It does not change Iowa school laws, funding, or requirements for students or teachers.

Official title

A joint resolution supporting devolution of power from the United States department of education to the states.(Formerly SJR 2008.)

Introduced1 of 5

Where it stands

Introduced
Committee
Senate
House
Governor

Last action, Feb 19: Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 331.

Votes

Senate: Senate Education Report
Feb 19 · 9–5, 2 not voting · Passed
Democrats0 yes, 5 noRepublicans9 yes, 0 no, 2 not voting
- Yes
- No
- Absent
Yes9
Sen. Lynn EvansR · District 3
Sen. Jesse GreenR · District 24
Sen. Kerry GruenhagenR · District 41
Sen. Mike PikeR · District 20
Sen. Ken RozenboomR · District 19
Sen. Sandy SalmonR · District 29
Sen. Tom ShipleyR · District 9
Sen. Amy SinclairR · District 12
Sen. Jeff TaylorR · District 2
No5
Sen. Molly DonahueD · District 37
Sen. Herman QuirmbachD · District 25
Sen. Sarah Trone GarriottD · District 14
Sen. Cindy WincklerD · District 49
Sen. Mike ZimmerD · District 35
Absent2
Sen. Julian GarrettR · District 11
Sen. Tim KraayenbrinkR · District 4

History

Committee report, approving bill. S.J. 331.Senate · Feb 19
Introduced, placed on calendar. S.J. 324.Senate · Feb 19