Mark DeSaulnier (D-CA)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to require the United States and the States to jointly ensure a high-quality education to all persons within the United States.
A Democratic resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The amendment would require the United States, the States, Indian Tribes, and territories to jointly ensure a high-quality education to all persons within the United States. It also grants Congress the power to enforce and implement this article through appropriate legislation. This proposal requires ratification by three-fourths of the several States within seven years to become part of the Constitution.
Yes· 3 of 8
- Scored +8
Would students be better off under this?
The amendment establishes a fundamental right to high-quality education for all students.
- Scored +7
Would children be better off under this?
The mandate for high-quality education directly benefits children's developmental and future prospects.
- Scored +6
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?
A constitutional right to quality education can help narrow the opportunity gap for low-income families.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
The mandate imposes new constitutional obligations on the States to ensure specific educational outcomes.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Ensuring high-quality education: The amendment requires the United States, the States, Indian Tribes, and territories to jointly ensure a high-quality education to all persons within the United States. This could benefit all people living within the United States by establishing a requirement for quality education. (Section 1)
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts identified: The provided text does not contain information regarding potential negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — The amendment establishes a fundamental right to high-quality education for all students. Would children be better off under this? — The mandate for high-quality education directly benefits children's developmental and future prospects. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — A constitutional right to quality education can help narrow the opportunity gap for low-income families. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Access to high-quality education can improve career and economic opportunities for young adults. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — The inclusion of Indian Tribes in the mandate provides a constitutional basis for high-quality education for tribal members. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Improved educational standards can provide long-term societal and economic stability.
- Education And Technology
- Does this put more money into public schools? — The mandate to ensure high-quality education will likely necessitate increased public funding.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this give the federal government more power? — The amendment increases federal authority by requiring the U.S. to jointly ensure education quality. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — The mandate imposes new constitutional obligations on the States to ensure specific educational outcomes.
- 8/3/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House