The new law repeals onerous federal requirements and ensures important decisions affecting education--like standards, accountability, and school improvement--are made by state and local leaders, not Washington bureaucrats.
Rokita highlights the shift of educational authority from federal to local levels.
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A quorum being present and pursuant to Committee Rule 7(c), all members will be permitted to submit written statements to be included in the permanent hearing record.
I remain optimistic that this Congress, we will choose students and advance policies to ensure every child receives an excellent education.
When parents have a choice, I truly believe every kid has a chance, and that's what this hearing is about.
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