SRES 133 · A resolution expressing support for the local public K-12 schools of the United States and condemning any actions that would defund public education or weaken or dismantle the Department of Education.
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1805-1806)
- Introduced
- Mar 24, 2025
- Latest action
- Mar 24, 2025
- Sponsor
- Sen. Adam B. Schiff [D-CA]
- Policy area
- Education
- Cosponsors
- 20
Summary
This resolution supports federal investment in public K-12 schools, affirms that the Department of Education (ED) plays a vital role in the public education system, and states that public education funding should not be diverted (e.g., through the use of vouchers) to privately run K-12 schools. The resolution also condemns any executive or legislative action to (1) dismantle or relocate ED or any of its major offices; or (2) reduce federal funding for public education, block federal grants for education, or transfer funding burdens for education to state and local governments.
Recent actions
- Mar 24, 2025 Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S1805-1806)
- Mar 24, 2025 Introduced in Senate
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.