CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

DemocratBill · H.J.Res. 208· House(119-HJRES-208)

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.

Rep. DeSaulnier
Age: 74 years
California
Introduced
8/3/2026
Last activity
8/3/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Mark DeSaulnier
Cosponsors
None
Education
  1. Introduced
  2. 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

  • Would students be better off under this?+8

    The amendment establishes a fundamental right to high-quality education for all students.

  • Would children be better off under this?+7

    The mandate for high-quality education directly benefits children's developmental and future prospects.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6

    A constitutional right to quality education can help narrow the opportunity gap for low-income families.

The opposite

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-2

    The mandate imposes new constitutional obligations on the States to ensure specific educational outcomes.