In passing ESSA, it was our intention to put our Nation's K-12 law on stable footing and ensure the law was implemented consistently across all 50 states.
Patty Murray: “In passing ESSA, it was our intention to put our Nation's K-12 law on stable footing and ensure the law was implemented…”
On the recordJanuary 24, 2018
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Murray emphasizes the goal of ESSA for consistent K-12 education law implementation.
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