Paul Ryan: “This program goes vastly beyond its original intent, even stated by the author of the program. Two, even with this…”

“This program goes vastly beyond its original intent, even stated by the author of the program. Two, even with this amendment, after-school programs will be vastly increased. Even with this amendment, in fiscal year 1999 there is a $100 million increase. Number three, it really comes down to an issue of local control. If we vote to fully fund IDEA and get as close to that goal as possible, we are voting for any program that helps local school districts, because we are voting to put those dollars in the hands of local education decision-makers. It is a vote for after-school programs. It is a vote for local control.”