Pennsylvania 2025_0 Regular Session Status: In Committee 4 R cosponsors

SR 68 — A Resolution urging the Congress of the United States to fully cooperate with Federal efforts to eliminate the United States Department of Education, reaffirming Pennsylvania's sovereign authority over its educational system and recognizing the need for State-led education solutions to improve outcomes for Pennsylvania students.

Last action — Referred to EDUCATION, April 2, 2025

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 02, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the Senate.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

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Prognosis

Stalled 22% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 4 sponsors

    1 primary, 3 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (4 R).

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Summary

Eliminating the U.S. Department of Education

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Referred to EDUCATION, April 2, 2025

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 3 co-sponsors · 249 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (3)

Not signed on (249)

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Subjects

education
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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 68 do?
Eliminating the U.S. Department of Education
Who sponsors SR 68?
SR 68 is sponsored by Dawn W. Keefer (Republican), David G. Argall (Republican), Jarrett Coleman (Republican), and Doug Mastriano (Republican).
What is the current status of SR 68?
This bill is in committee in the Senate. Introduced April 02, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
Where can I track SR 68?
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