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HR 1299: United States Department of Education; dissolve and restore educational authority to the states; express support

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House Resolution 1299

By: Representatives Wade of the 9th, Tarvin of the 2nd, Efstration of the 104th, Gaines of the 120th, and Clark of the 100th

A RESOLUTION

Expressing support for dissolving the United States Department of Education and restoring educational authority to the states; and for other purposes.

WHEREAS, the United States Constitution establishes a federal system that reserves those powers not delegated to the federal government to the states and the people; and

WHEREAS, education is not a power delegated to the federal government and has historically been governed by states and local communities accountable to families; and

WHEREAS, the creation of the United States Department of Education expanded federal involvement in education significantly, while academic achievement stagnated or declined; and

WHEREAS, national assessments and polling show troubling trends in student reading and math performance, as well as a lack of basic civic knowledge; and

WHEREAS, decades of increased federal spending and regulation have not improved outcomes for students, but have imposed burdens on states and their schools; and

WHEREAS, federal control has created administrative bloat and bureaucracy that diverts resources away from classrooms and students; and

WHEREAS, states are the drivers of innovation in education, leading effective education reforms that expand choice and improve outcomes; and

WHEREAS, governors, state legislators, and local officials are directly accountable to parents and taxpayers for their decisions regarding education, providing clearer responsibility and responsiveness than unelected federal bureaucrats; and

WHEREAS, prioritizing the needs of students and families requires placing decision-making authority with those closest to the classroom; and

WHEREAS, Secretary McMahon has initiated significant organizational restructuring by reducing the United States Department of Education's workforce without adversely affecting educational services.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that the members of this body affirm its responsibility to lead on education in a manner consistent with the United States Constitution and the principles of federalism; support efforts to dismantle the United States Department of Education, returning authority over education back to the states; and encourage shifting core responsibilities of the United States Department of Education to other agencies, in both state and federal governments, that are better suited to execute them.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the members of this body express their resolve to seek every opportunity, in cooperation with other federal agencies, to regain control of kindergarten through grade 12 schools in this state.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the Governor of Georgia, the Lieutenant Governor, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the chairpersons of the appropriate House and Senate committees for consideration during the 2026 legislative session.