Political Quotes

“I thank the gentleman for yielding. Mr. Chairman, this bill fails to enact real reform, put students first, or invest in a well-educated and highly trained workforce. In particular, it neglects to hold schools accountable for student success and does not invest in quality teacher education development programs. Of additional concern is that H.R. 5 reverses decades of protections for students with disabilities. Now, I cannot support a bill that undoes so much of what we have fought for and accomplished over the past 30 years. Instead, I'll support the substitute offered by Ranking Member Miller, which addresses many of the concerns that I have and with whom I was proud to work on a provision which includes comprehensive career counseling as an allowable use of local funds. As cochair of the Career and Technical Education Caucus, I know that school counselors play a critical role in helping students move into careers that meet their individual needs, whether it's at a 4-year university, a 2-year degree, or professional certification. I believe that the ranking member's provision is the best way to go, and I do thank the ranking member for offering his amendment.”