I am disappointed to see this lack of leadership in the administration's budget proposal for the Department of Education...
John Kline
The Public Record
John Kline is a former Republican member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Minnesota's 2nd congressional district from 2003 to 2017. During his tenure, Kline served on several key committees, including the Education and the Workforce Committee, where he focused on education reform and workforce development. He was known for his advocacy of school choice and efforts to reduce federal involvement in education. Kline also played a role in military and veterans' affairs, having served in the U.S. Marine Corps prior to his political career.
Inaction here is one of the biggest threats to the future of this country, to our economic stability and our global competitiveness.
This 'Washington knows best' approach is not helping our nation's education system improve.
the time has come, I think, really for this committee and for organizations to start thinking about how you transition to an information-based system
I hope ESEA will get back its focus on the kids who are really being lost, who are still being left behind.
I think this is a fundamental challenge to us. But I don't know how you get there if you don't go for the reauthorization.
I will not give up on the idea that there is information that provides a level of transparency so that parents and communities can make decisions about their schools.
I look forward to our witnesses' testimonies and will now recognize my friend, the distinguished senior Democrat member, George Miller, for his opening remarks.
The House has charged this committee to look at rules and regulations within our jurisdiction that may hinder job creation and economic growth.





