Tom Tancredo: “at a time when the education of our children ranks as a top concern of the American people and as a top priority of the…”

“at a time when the education of our children ranks as a top concern of the American people and as a top priority of the Congress, we need to look at the innovative proposals that empower parents to give their children the best possible education. Rather than creating new Federal programs run by new Federal bureaucrats, we need to put responsibility and resources in the hands of our Nation's parents. Today the gentleman from California (Mr. Rogan) and I are introducing the Children's Education Tax Credit Act. It provides American families with over $150 billion in help in meeting the unique educational needs of their children. Our proposal would create a $1,000 tax credit for elementary and secondary education expenses, including textbooks, tutoring, tuition, and other resources children need to excel in schools. Too often today parents must make tough choices within the family budget and little extra that can be spent on children's education must instead go to pay the bills. With this tax credit, parents will have the means and the freedom to provide the unique support their children need to learn at their very best. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join the gentleman from California (Mr. Rogan) and me in making this tax credit for American families a reality.”