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HCR 11 · 2026 · House · Judiciary Committee

Declaring Claremont education rulings non-binding

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declaring the directives of the judicial branch in the Claremont cases that the legislative and executive branches define an "adequate education," adopt "standards of accountability," and "guarantee adequate funding" of a public education are not binding on the legislative and executive branches.

Declares that judicial directives from the Claremont cases requiring the legislative and executive branches to define an adequate education, adopt standards of accountability, and guarantee adequate funding are not binding on those branches.AI-generated

Status

Died on the table in the House · January 8, 2026
  1. ✓Introduced
  2. ✕House
  3. Senate
  4. Adopted

Analysis

This house concurrent resolution declares the directives of the judicial branch in the Claremont cases that the legislative and executive branches define an "adequate education," adopt "standards of accountability," and "guarantee adequate funding" of a public education are not binding on the legislative and executive branches.

From the bill's official ANALYSIS section.

Official record

Bill page — docket & status

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Sponsors

Rep. Gregory HillRPrimeChair· Legislative Administration
  • Rep. Keith AmmonRMajority Floor Leader
  • Rep. Juliet Harvey-BoliaRDeputy Majority Floor Leader
  • Rep. Joe SweeneyRDeputy Majority Leader
  • Rep. Thomas WalshRChair· Transportation

Also: Rep. Glenn CordelliR, Rep. Jim KofaltR, Rep. Carol McGuireR, Rep. Len TurcotteR

Public testimony

No one submitted online testimony on this bill. See the record

Hearings

  • 2025-03-059:30 amHouse JudiciaryLOB 206-208Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2025-03-1211:00 amHouse JudiciaryLOB 206-208Public hearingrescheduled
  • 2025-09-1010:00 amHouse JudiciaryGP 230Public hearing
  • 2025-11-1210:00 amHouse JudiciaryGP 230Public hearing

Legislative history

  1. Jan 9, 2025HouseIntroduced (in recess of) 01/09/2025 and referred to Judiciary HJ 3 P. 20
  2. Mar 5, 2025HousePublic Hearing: 03/05/2025 01:00 pm LOB 206-208
  3. Mar 12, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 03/12/2025 11:00 am LOB 206-208
  4. Mar 17, 2025HouseRetained in Committee
  5. Sep 10, 2025HouseFull Committee Work Session: 09/10/2025 10:00 am GP 230
  6. Nov 12, 2025HouseExecutive Session: 11/12/2025 10:00 am GP 230
  7. Nov 12, 2025HouseMajority : Refer for Interim Study 11/12/2025 (Vote 16-1; RC) HC 51 P. 40
  8. Nov 19, 2025HouseMinority : Ought to Pass
  9. Jan 8, 2026HouseLay HCR11 on Table (Rep. Lynn): MA VV 01/08/2026 HJ 2 P. 49

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Documents (PDF)

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