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

Sponsored by Sen. Tony Bisignano (D), Sen. Matt Blake (D), Sen. Molly Donahue (D), Sen. William A. Dotzler Jr. (D), Sen. Renee Hardman (D), Sen. Izaah Knox (D), Sen. Janet Petersen (D), Sen. Herman C. Quirmbach (D), Sen. Art Staed (D), Sen. Thomas Townsend (D), Sen. Cindy Winckler (D), Sen. Mike Zimmer (D)

Topics:K–12 education

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Where it is now

Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2026
Stopped: Approved in committeeDid not pass
Next: Passes the Senate
Next: Passes the House
Next: Passes again next General AssemblyThe same wording, after an election
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

AI summary If passed, this amendment would guarantee that every young person in Iowa has the right to a complete public education. It requires the state to provide schools and teachers that meet or go beyond national standards. The resolution also lists specific subjects that must be included in these classes.¹

Read the official explanation

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 (92nd) for adoption, before being submitted to the electorate for ratification.

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Senate subcommittee

Named January 22, 2026. It hasn’t reported yet.

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Lobbying

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Tried before

SJR 13Cleared committee90th GA

91st General Assembly

SJR 2005Cleared committee

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Tried before

This idea has been filed in an earlier General Assembly. None got through a chamber.

SJR 13 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Iowa relating to the right of a…
90th General Assembly · In committee · same title
Cleared committee

Matched by wording or an identical title.