On the recordMarch 24, 2023
This is another unfunded mandate placed on school systems that they have to do as a condition to receive Title I funds. Then, look at what is involved if the class is eliminated because there is no teacher for that class or no student interest. For example, if no one signs up for a particular foreign language and the course is dropped, we have to now notify all the parents as a condition of getting Title I funds. If the only teacher who taught that language decides to retire and that course is not taught, you have to notify everyone as a condition of getting Title I funds. This amendment does nothing to improve parent engagement. It just adds another Federal law. Along with the bathroom bills that we have heard, attacks on LGBTQ individuals, attacks on trans youth, now we have another report that has to be made. Mr. Chair, I hope we defeat the amendment, and I reserve the balance of my time.
