On the recordFebruary 26, 2015
I thank Representative Fudge for yielding and for offering this important amendment. Public education is primarily the responsibility of States and local school districts. Historically, the Federal Government contributes about 10 percent of funding to K-12 education. The Elementary and Secondary Education Act, since it was first enacted as part of the war on poverty, has supplemented the role of States and districts by providing targeted resources to students and communities that have traditionally been underserved and continue to need that additional support. This amendment is critical to preserving that targeted role. The receipt of Federal funds should not be used to replace the investment of States in public education. I urge my colleagues to support Representative Fudge's important amendment.
