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

Where it is now

1. ✓
   Done: IntroducedMarch 8, 2023
2. ✕
   Stopped: Approved in committeeDid not pass
3. Next: Passes the Senate
4. Next: Passes the House
5. Next: Passes again next General AssemblyThe same wording, after an election
6. Next: Voters decideOn the next general election ballot

Did not pass It didn’t pass both chambers before the General Assembly ended. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

This joint resolution proposes 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. The joint resolution requires the state to provide all youths of this state with a comprehensive education that meets or exceeds national standards through a system of public schools and competent educators. The joint resolution establishes the subjects that are to be included in the comprehensive education that is provided. The resolution, if adopted, would be published and then referred to the next general assembly (91st) for adoption, before being submitted to the electorate for ratification.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text

Senate subcommittee

Named March 15, 2023. It hasn’t reported yet.

• Sen. Ken Rozenboom REmail
• Sen. Tim Kraayenbrink REmail
• Sen. Herman C. Quirmbach DEmail

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