Bob Schaffer: “Absolutely. I would just like to point out, when I say that existing public school leaders are enthusiastic about the…”

“Absolutely. I would just like to point out, when I say that existing public school leaders are enthusiastic about the idea, I brought proof with me tonight from Michigan. The Michigan School Board Leaders Association sent us a letter just last week that says, ``Dear Congressman Schaffer, the Michigan School Board Leaders Association supports the proposed legislation allowing tax credits for contributions for both private and public education expenses. This legislation represents a win-win solution. It encourages more corporate giving to public schools, while it also encourages corporate and personal giving to organizations that assist low income children. Such initiatives are essential given that the latest test results,'' this is kind of a Federal benchmark, `` show that 63 percent of the low income children essentially cannot read at the fourth grade level. The Michigan School Board Leaders Association applauds you in offering fair legislation which creates incentives for investment in the future of America's children, regardless of whether they attend school.''”