On the recordMay 12, 2009
the agreement resulted in more money for D.C.'s public schools, for the traditional schools, and for the public charter schools, as well as for the D.C. Opportunity Scholarships.
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congress.govthe agreement resulted in more money for D.C.'s public schools, for the traditional schools, and for the public charter schools, as well as for the D.C. Opportunity Scholarships.
Lieberman emphasizes the financial benefits of the agreement for various educational institutions in D.C.
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