ESSA is clear: Education decision-making now rests with the States and districts, and the Federal role is to support and form those decisions.

It's our intention that the power go back to the local governments.

There is no question that replacing No Child Left Behind was an important achievement, one that will improve K-12 education for students and families.

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.

Congress promised to restore State and local control over K-12 education, and now it's our job to ensure that promise is kept.

historic moment in ensuring children's future success in the Nation's schools

the largest devolution of power to the States in a quarter-century

Helping Americans compete and succeed in today's workforce remains one of the committee's leading priorities.

It is time to provide those responsible for implementing child nutrition programs with the flexibility they need to ensure taxpayer dollars are well spent and students are well served.

We cannot expect children to learn or excel in the classroom if they are hungry or are not properly nourished.

While these regulations are well intended, states and schools are struggling to comply with them, and the very children we aim to serve are paying the price.