On the recordFebruary 26, 2015
Mr. Chairman, I appreciate the gentleman's interest and passion in looking at this issue. {time} 2130 I oppose the amendment because it is yet another example of expanding the Federal role in education into areas that are best left to States or local school districts. There are debates about start times for schools. There are studies that are out there. The gentleman mentioned some of those. There are a lot of opinions on the topic, but I don't believe that the Federal Government conducting yet another study--a national study--will be helpful. Each State and local school district needs to figure out what works best for their students as they contemplate decisions about running their schools, whether it is start times or end times or anything in between. It is not the role of the Federal Government. I oppose this amendment and ask my colleagues to oppose the amendment. I reserve the balance of my time.
