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IA SJR2005

IA SJR2005
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right of all youths of this state to a comprehensive public education.


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Introduced
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

91st General Assembly

Bill Summary

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right of all youths of this state to a comprehensive public education.

AI Summary

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Iowa Constitution to establish a right to a comprehensive public education for all youths in the state. The amendment would require the state to provide this education through public schools with competent educators, ensuring it meets or exceeds national standards. The curriculum would include core subjects like reading, math, science, history, and social science, as well as technology, the arts, human growth and development, and other subjects determined by the General Assembly or a delegated state education agency. If approved by the current General Assembly, this proposed amendment would be referred to the next General Assembly for a second approval before being put to a vote by the public.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs

Sponsors (12)

Last Action

Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Schultz, and Townsend. S.J. 132. (on 01/22/2026)

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