John Kline actually said...

Strict mandates and red tape result in unprecedented federal intrusion in classrooms, stunting innovation.

Despite the best of intentions, we can now see clearly that our federal efforts haven't worked as we had hoped.

I believe we have to start rooting our long-term vision regarding accountability not just in proficiency but also in real-world outcomes.

The only way to address these deep concerns is to engage in a true bipartisan rewrite of the law.