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This joint resolution expresses the Tennessee General Assembly's support for dismantling the U.S. Department of Education and returning primary authority over education to the states, arguing that education is not a power delegated to the federal government and that increased federal involvement has not led to improved student outcomes. It calls for the Governor to establish a task force to develop a plan for the state to assume responsibility for federal education programs, including identifying necessary statutory changes, requesting waivers or block grants, and seeking relief from federal mandates. The resolution also encourages cooperation with other states and the development of metrics to evaluate student outcomes and fiscal efficiency, ultimately aiming to increase state autonomy in education.

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