US HJR97 | 2015-2016 | 114th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: Introduced on July 14 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-07-22 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 14 2016 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2016-07-22 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to make a quality education a civil right. This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting the federal government, states, or places subject to their jurisdiction from denying persons the right to a fair and equal education. The amendment makes it the responsibility of the states, Indian tribes, and territories to provide a quality education to all persons.
Title
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to make a quality education a civil right.
Sponsors
Rep. Michael Honda [D-CA] | Rep. Raul Grijalva [D-AZ] | Rep. Keith Ellison [D-MN] | Rep. Linda Sanchez [D-CA] |
Rep. Judy Chu [D-CA] | Rep. G. Butterfield [D-NC] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2016-07-22 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. |
2016-07-14 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
2016-07-14 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Due process and equal protection
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Due process and equal protection
Elementary and secondary education
Higher education
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/114th-congress/house-joint-resolution/97/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/114/bills/hjres97/BILLS-114hjres97ih.pdf |