Jared Polis actually said...

"I think we are obligated to have an open dialogue about the use of Chapter 9 or other innovative options."

"It really was an enormous achievement for this committee and Congress along with you and the executive branch to participate in the reauthorization of ESSA last fall."

"As legislators, we make laws, and the department as part of the executive branch, you have the responsibility to implement them."

"I just want to encourage you to consider that a realistic way to deliver on the President's commitment to make community college free is through our K-12 system and through concurrent enrollment."