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S.J. Res. 26 115th Congress Senate

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to teacher preparation issues.

Introduced: March 2, 2017 See on congress.gov
Education Administrative law and regulatory proceduresCongressional oversightDepartment of EducationElementary and secondary education
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It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mar 2, 2017
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 Latest action March 2, 2017

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This joint resolution nullifies the "Teacher Preparation Issues" rule finalized by the Department of Education on October 31, 2016. The rule implements requirements related to assessing the quality of teacher preparation programs under title II (Teacher Quality Enhancement) of the Higher Education Act of 1965.

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  • HJRES 58 Identical bill Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the De…
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Republican 5
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Cornyn, John
Texas · Mar 6, 2017
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Cassidy, Bill
Louisiana · Mar 2, 2017
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Mar 2, 2017
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Lee, Mike
Utah · Mar 2, 2017
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Mar 2, 2017
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). S.J. Res. 26: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to teacher preparation issues.. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SJRES-26/
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"S.J. Res. 26: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to teacher preparation issues.." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SJRES-26/.
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S.J. Res. 26, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SJRES-26/.
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[S.J. Res. 26: A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to teacher preparation issues.](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-SJRES-26/)
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