Rick Scott actually said...

The opportunity for a strong start to a successful life will be stunted for Flint's children if they are not given the necessary resources.....

But passing legislation is only one step of many.

Simply put, while the ESSA returns much decision-making to the state and local level, this new law is not a blank check.

I am proud of the role House Democrats played in producing a new K-12 education law that I believe will fulfill the ESEA's promise as a fund...