Scott Garrett: “I think the chart at my left points out the dilemma that the previous speakers have been making. This chart shows the…”

“I think the chart at my left points out the dilemma that the previous speakers have been making. This chart shows the involvement of the Federal Government with regard to dollars, and it also reflects the issue with regard to their involvement with regulation and the like. From 1966 up to 2000, as the Federal Government became more involved, dollars spent increased. And as the years have gone on, what is the result of that, basically a flat or no increase in education. Two points, one point on the issue of accountability, and the other on new approaches. In the area of accountability, the question we have to ask is accountable to whom? The gentlewoman from Illinois made my case for me when she said that she was concerned about her kids and therefore she decided to run for the local school board. I would suggest that the best place to get accountability is just as she did, locally, from the local school board, teachers, principals and the like.”