Dan Kildee: “I have spoken with the gentleman from Rhode Island about this amendment. I think we should work to address this issue in…”

“I have spoken with the gentleman from Rhode Island about this amendment. I think we should work to address this issue in conference, Mr. Chairman. It is sound policy to help put at- risk children on a healthy trajectory earlier in their lives. Helping families and communities build children's emotional skills in the early years will lead to increased academic achievement. This amendment is a strong proposal to do just that, and I will support the efforts of the gentleman from Rhode Island (Mr. Kennedy) to address this issue in conference.”