I hope that today's hearing makes clear to the American people that Republican school choice is not the type of choice that will achieve equity of educational opportunity for all children.
Bobby Scott: “I hope that today's hearing makes clear to the American people that Republican school choice is not the type of choice…”
On the recordFebruary 1, 2017
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Scott criticizes Republican school choice proposals for failing to ensure equitable education.
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