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SR 100

Support devolution of power of U.S. Department of Education to the states.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Dennis DeBar and 2 co-sponsors

SR 100 endorses shifting education authority from the federal Department of Education to state governments, arguing for devolution based on local control and constitutional grounds

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · SR 100

Summary of Bill SR 100 (Mississippi) – 2026 Session

Basic Information

  • Type: Senate Resolution (SR)
  • Number: SR 100
  • Session: 2026
  • Jurisdiction: Mississippi
  • Title/Purpose: Support devolution of power from the U.S. Department of Education to the states; urge Congress to cooperate
  • Sponsors: Sen. DeBar (primary), Sen. Seymour (co-sponsor), Sen. Younger (co-sponsor)
  • Status: Died in Committee (as of the action history)
  • Action History:
    • Referred to Rules: March 24, 2026
    • Died in Committee: April 15, 2026

Purpose and Intent

  • The resolution expresses support for transferring authority over education from the federal Department of Education (ED) to individual state governments.
  • It urges the U.S. Congress to fully cooperate with efforts to devolution or rollback federal control of education.

Key Provisions and Positions

  • Constitutional Basis Claim: Cites the Tenth Amendment, arguing that powers not delegated to the federal government or prohibited to the states are reserved to the states or the people. The resolution asserts education is not enumerated as a federal responsibility.
  • Critique of Federal Education Role:
    • Argues that the ED has contributed to federal overreach through regulations and uniform standards.
    • Notes significant federal spending (referencing COVID-19 relief and ED expenditures) as context for perceived inefficiencies and gaps in meeting educational needs.
    • Highlights declines in student reading performance (4th and 8th graders) since 2019, citing 2024 data as supporting concern.
  • Rationale for Devolution:
    • Claims states and local communities better understand and address their students’ educational needs.
    • Emphasizes the logic that education policy should reflect local values and priorities.
  • Policy Outcome Sought: A formal stance in favor of relocating authority over education policy from the federal ED to state governments.

Who/What Would Be Affected

  • Primary Beneficiaries/Targets: State governments would gain greater control over education policy and curriculum development.
  • Indirect Impacts:
    • Federal Department of Education’s role would be diminished or eliminated (as framed by the resolution’s philosophy).
    • States would have more autonomy in designing standards, curricula, funding strategies, and oversight tailored to local contexts.
    • Mississippi’s public school system and governance structures could experience changes aligned with state-level control priorities.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Resolution Nature: Non-binding expression of the Mississippi Senate, not a bill that changes law but a formal statement of position.
  • Next Steps (if moved forward): While the resolution urges federal action and cooperation, actual policy change would require federal legislative action or dismantling/restructuring of federal education programs, outside the scope of this resolution.
  • Status Context: The measure did not advance beyond committee in the 2026 session (died in Rules Committee).

Overall Assessment

  • SR 100 is a symbolic, policy-position statement advocating for the devolution of federal education authority to the states. It emphasizes constitutional arguments (Tenth Amendment), cites concerns about federal overreach and spending, and highlights state/local knowledge as a justification for greater state control. It reflects a statewide perspective on education governance but does not implement policy changes by itself.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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