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Fischer Supports Major Education Reform

Statement

Date: Dec. 9, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: K-12 Education

This morning, the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed The Every Student Succeeds Act -- the conference report accompanying the Senate's education bill by a vote of 85-12. U.S. Senator Deb Fischer's (R-Neb.) bipartisan local governance amendment was included in the conference agreement. Senator Fischer released the following statement after final passage:

"Once again, the Senate has passed significant, bipartisan legislation showing we can come together and get major things done for the American people. Through this bill, control over education decisions will return to parents, teachers, and local school districts who are best equipped to ensure future generations will have the skills they need to succeed. Importantly, the final bill also eliminates the flawed common core mandate.

"I was also proud to see my local governance amendment incorporated into the final agreement, which will empower local communities, not bureaucrats in Washington, to make the education decisions they see fit for their students."


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