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IA SJR2005
IA SJR2005A 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
01/21/2026
In Committee
01/21/2026
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)
Tony Bisignano (D)*,
Matt Blake (D)*,
Molly Donahue (D)*,
Bill Dotzler (D)*,
Renee Hardman (D)*,
Izaah Knox (D)*,
Janet Petersen (D)*,
Herman Quirmbach (D)*,
Art Staed (D)*,
Thomas Townsend (D)*,
Cindy Winckler (D)*,
Mike Zimmer (D)*,
Last Action
Subcommittee: Rozenboom, Schultz, and Townsend. S.J. 132. (on 01/22/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/legislation/BillBook?ga=91&ba=SJR2005 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.iowa.gov/docs/publications/LGI/91/attachments/SJR2005.html |
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