Political Quotes

“I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 311, line 4, strike ``and'' at the end. Page 311, line 15, strike the period at the end and insert a semicolon. Page 315, after line 15, insert the following: ``(H) the entity will ensure that each charter school provides substantive outreach to students from low-income families and other underserved populations in its plans to open new charter schools, replicate high-quality charter school models, or expand existing high-quality charter schools; and ``(I) the entity willl allow per pupil revenues to shared between local educational agencies to reflect split student enrollment in 2 or more part-time educational programs operated or authorized by different local educational agencies.''. Page 315, line 22, strike ``schools.'' and insert the following: ``schools, which may include (1) paying costs associated with preparing teachers to ensure strong school starts; (2) purchasing instructional materials and implementing teacher and principal professional development programs; and (3) providing the necessary renovations and minor facilities repairs, excluding construction, to ensure a strong school opening or to meet the needs of increased student enrollment.''. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to House Resolution 303, the gentleman from Colorado (Mr. Polis) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes.…”