Political Quotes

“the Hatch-Bennet amendment amends the early learning grant program to allow States to use Pay for Success Initiatives to improve the quality and coordination of the State's system of early learning and care services. My home State of Utah has the first-ever pay for success program designed to expand access to early childhood education for at-risk children. The Utah High Quality Preschool Program delivers a high-impact, targeted curriculum that increases school readiness and academic performance among 3- and 4- year-olds. As children enter kindergarten better prepared, fewer students will need to use special education and remedial services in kindergarten through 12th grade, allowing schools and States to save money. We should build on this success and empower other States to do the same. I should reiterate that this amendment only allows government funds to be used if the program is successful, encouraging effective use of taxpayer dollars. We should be allowing States to use their funding to encourage ground-up, evidence-based practices. I look forward to seeing meaningful results. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the Hatch amendment No. 2082. The amendment (No. 2082) was agreed to. Vote on Amendment No. 2106 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the Warren amendment No. 2106. The amendment (No. 2106) was agreed to. Vote on Amendment No. 2130 The PRESIDING OFFICER. The question is on agreeing to the Schatz amendment No.…”