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This joint resolution urges members of the United States Congress to support the transfer of power and responsibility for education from the federal government, specifically the U.S. Department of Education, back to individual states. The resolution argues that education is not a power granted to the federal government by the U.S. Constitution's Tenth Amendment, and that the Department of Education has led to excessive federal control through burdensome regulations and uniform mandates that do not account for local needs. It points to stagnant reading scores despite significant federal spending and suggests that states are better equipped to develop educational policies that align with their unique student populations and values. The resolution also references a desire by former President Trump to eliminate the Department of Education, asserting that doing so would be constitutionally sound, lead to more efficient taxpayer spending, and improve student outcomes, while still allowing federal funding initiatives to reach states.