Senate Joint Memorial 2 requests the Public Education Commission of New Mexico to develop a comprehensive plan for the state to take full responsibility for education programs currently managed by the United States Department of Education. This initiative aims to dismantle the federal department and restore plenary power over education to the states, aligning with both the U.S. Constitution and the New Mexico Constitution. The resolution highlights concerns regarding the federal government's encroachment on state education authority and the negative impact on student performance, advocating for a shift in educational governance back to state and local control.

The memorial outlines specific actions for the Public Education Commission, including recommendations for necessary statutory changes, management of state and federal funding, and identification of federal mandates that the state should decline. It also emphasizes the importance of community input by requesting commission members to engage with families, teachers, and local leaders in their districts. Additionally, the Secretary of Public Education is tasked with creating a report on federal education programs and funding by August 1, 2026, to aid in the development of the comprehensive plan, which is to be submitted to the governor and legislature by December 31, 2026.