On the recordAugust 10, 2021
I urge my colleagues to oppose this amendment. We all agree that in-person learning is a top priority this school year. Democrats actually passed the American Rescue Plan without a single Republican vote so schools have the resources to make safe, in-person learning possible. The CDC also updated its guidance on reopening, and State school districts and schools are working towards that goal. But in addition to ensuring in-person learning, we need to encourage adherence to public health guidance, especially as this Delta variant is surging. We also need to support learning and the mental health needs of our students and much more. There is no disagreement on in- person learning, but the Scott amendment falls short on these very important points. By the way, we need to stop politicizing this issue. So I encourage a ``no'' vote on this amendment. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from South Carolina.
