Tim Walberg: “The bill allows States to establish and implement their own standards and assessments. The bill allows States to develop…”

“The bill allows States to establish and implement their own standards and assessments. The bill allows States to develop their own accountability plans for improving underperforming schools by eliminating federally prescribed school improvement and turnaround interventions. The bill provides State and local school districts flexibility. Mr. Chairman, that is what we are speaking for. It is for the Erins and for the Moseses of the world--educational opportunities that should lead us into the future in great ways for this country and to lead the world. {time} 1700 This is what we are talking about, Mr. Speaker. The Student Success Act places control back in the hands of education's rightful stewards: the teachers, the administrators, the States, the parents, and, ultimately, the students. Let's pass this bill.”