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MI HR0055
Resolution
Status
3/20/2025
Primary Sponsor
Tim Kelly
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AI Summary
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Expresses Michigan House support for transferring power from the U.S. Department of Education back to individual states, citing the Tenth Amendment's reservation of non-enumerated powers to states
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Criticizes federal education spending, noting $276 billion in COVID-19 recovery funds and $268 billion in fiscal year 2024, while student outcomes have declined
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Highlights declining student performance, with approximately 40% of 4th graders reading below basic level in 2024 (highest since 2002) and one-third of 8th graders failing to meet reading benchmarks
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Supports President Trump's stated goal of eliminating the Department of Education, arguing states and local communities are better positioned to address their students' needs
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Directs copies of the resolution be sent to the U.S. Secretary of Education, congressional leadership, and Michigan's congressional delegation
Legislative Description
A resolution to support the devolution of power from the United States Department of Education to the states and to urge the United States Congress to fully cooperate with these efforts.
Last Action
Adopted
3/20/2025