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Michigan House adopts resolution supporting devolution of U.S. Department of Education functions to states
Summary
After extended debate, the Michigan House adopted House Resolution 55 urging the transfer of certain powers from the U.S. Department of Education to the states and calling on Congress to cooperate; proponents argued for local control while opponents warned of funding risks.
The Michigan House adopted House Resolution 55, a measure introduced by Representative Kelly that expresses support for devolving certain powers from the U.S. Department of Education to states and urges the U.S. Congress to cooperate with that effort. The resolution was adopted after extended floor debate featuring sharply divergent views on federal role and education funding.
Representative Kelly, sponsor of the resolution, framed the proposal as a needed restoration of local control over education, saying Michigan students “deserve a…
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