Roger Wicker: “I am concerned that this language may not provide public school choice to students in many rural areas. For example, in…”

“I am concerned that this language may not provide public school choice to students in many rural areas. For example, in my mostly rural congressional district, a school district is often comprised of a limited number of schools, sometimes including only a few elementary schools and one high school. With few schools from which to choose, there is little or no choice within the same school district and, therefore, no relief for those students. Mr. Chairman, I am hopeful that as the legislative process continues, the bill can include language such as I proposed to the Committee on Rules which will allow a student trapped in a failing school to transfer to another public school, regardless of the school district.”