On the recordMay 22, 2001
When I look at H.R. 1, I see a bill which will truly reform the way Federal dollars are spent on education. This legislation puts the decision-making in the hands of local teachers and parents, not Washington bureaucrats. Often, we in Congress let the perfect be the enemy of the good. Does this bill have everything we conservatives want? No. Does this bill have everything liberals want? No. Does H.R. 1 have concrete reforms which will give States and local schools the resources they need to better educate our youth? Absolutely. H.R. 1 is the President's plan. It allows for local flexibility with greater accountability. It also provides a safety valve for children trapped in failing schools by providing immediate public school choice. We should also note that public school choice would be the option after just 1 year in a failing school and not 3 years, as originally proposed.
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