North Carolina legislation · 2025-2026 Session
North Carolina H1030: US Department of Edu.
Status: Introduced, June 2, 2026
What the bill says
A joint resolution urging members of the united states congress to support the devolution of power from the u.s. department of education to the states.
From the introduced text:
A JOINT RESOLUTION URGING MEMBERS OF THE UNITED STATES CONGRESS TO SUPPORT THE DEVOLUTION OF POWER FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION TO THE STATES. Whereas, the Tenth Amendment to the United States Constitution reserves powers not delegated to the federal government to the states, and education is not enumerated as a responsibility of the federal government; and Whereas, the United States Department of Education's creation in 1980 has led to significant federal overreach in education through burdensome regulations and one-size-fits-all mandates; and Whereas, despite an annual budget of $60 billion and another $276 billion in one-time spending for COVID-19 recovery efforts, 4th and 8th grade reading scores remain roughly unchanged since the early 1990s when national measurements first began; and Whereas, states and local communities possess unique knowledge of their students' educational needs and are best positioned to develop the curriculum and policies that reflect their values and priorities; and Whereas, President Trump has publicly expressed a desire to eliminate the United States Department of Education and rightfully put the states back in charge of education; and Whereas, the elimination of the United States Department of Education is not only a constitutional necessity but will also cause taxpayer dollars to be spent more efficiently and lead to better student outcomes; and Whereas, eliminating the United States Department of Education …
Sponsors
- Biggs, Brian (R, 70) · primary sponsor
- Potts, Larry W. (R, 81) · primary sponsor
- Hall, Kyle (R, 91) · primary sponsor
- Carver, Todd (R, 95) · primary sponsor
- Jennifer Balkcom (R, HD-117)
- Branson, Jerry (R, 59)
- Cairns, Celeste C. (R, 13)
- Davis, Ted (R, 20)
- Dixon, Jimmy (R, 4)
- Eddins, Blair (R, 94)
- Kidwell, Keith (R, 79)
- Miller, Charles W. (R, 19)
Latest actions
- : Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- : Reptd Fav
- : Ref to the Com on Education - K-12, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House
- : Passed 1st Reading
- : Filed
Subjects: RESOLUTIONS, JOINT, EDUCATION, MEMORIALIZING RESOLUTIONS, GENERAL ASSEMBLY
Common questions
- What is H1030?
- H1030 is a bill in the North Carolina Legislature (2025-2026 Session): US Department of Edu.
- What does H1030 do?
- In its own words: A joint resolution urging members of the united states congress to support the devolution of power from the u.s. department of education to the states.
- What is the status of H1030?
- Introduced as of June 2, 2026. Latest action: Re-ref Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (June 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored H1030?
- Biggs, Brian (R, 70), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for H1030?
- On the North Carolina Legislature website: https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/H1030
Source: official North Carolina record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.