Political Quotes

“because the amendment deals strictly with title I schools, title I children going from title I schools to another title I school, I rise in support of the amendment by our colleague, the gentleman from Ohio [Mr. Boehner]. First of all, it is a local option to implement public school choice, it is entirely up to the local school. Second, the choices are limited to other title I schools. This would avoid the criticism that I would have that you would dilute title I funds and limit the effectiveness of the program if it were going to a non-title I school. Making choices available to parents, particularly in title I programs, encourages them to be more involved in their child's education. The amendment does not require the LEA to provide transportation. So, because of all of those reasons, I rise in support of the gentleman's public school choice amendment.”