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SB653 • 2025

Establishes the Task Force to Abolish the Department of Education.

Establishes the Task Force to Abolish the Department of Education.

Education
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Bonham,, Linthicum,, Robinson
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Education.

  3. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: Creates a task force to study the end of ODE. (Flesch Readability Score: 100.0).
Establishes the Task Force to Abolish the Department of Education. Directs the task force to study and make recommendations related to the abolishment of the Department of Education.
Sunsets the task force on January 2, 2027.
Relating to: Relating to the abolishment of the Department of Education.
Current location: In Senate Committee