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On the recordJune 22, 2016
I look forward to dialogue with both Secretary King and the panel of expert witnesses concerning the Department of Education's ongoing efforts to provide states and school districts with the clarity and guidance necessary to ensure effective implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act.
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Bobby Scott
Democratic · Virginia

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Scott emphasizes the importance of clarity in implementing educational legislation.

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