Political Quotes

“I rise in support of H.R. 6, the Improving America's Schools Act as reported out of the House Education and Labor Committee, and in opposition to any weakening amendments or substitutes. H.R. 6 is the product of over a year's worth of intensive review by the Education and Labor Committee on the Nation's existing educational system. I applaud Chairman Kildee, Chairman Ford, and my fellow committee members, on both aisles, for their commitment in crafting a fair, innovative, and comprehensive education bill. The legislation represents a systematic approach to educational reform, follows the framework set forth in Goals 2000, and includes needed program improvement changes. H.R. 6 reauthorizes and restructures most Federal elementary and secondary education programs in an effort to assist States and school districts in their school reform efforts. The legislation permits increased flexibility on the State and local levels with improved accountability requirements if expected achievements are not met. In addition, H.R. 6 does not reauthorize 12 existing programs which have been proven to be outdated or ineffective.”