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DeSaulnier Measures Included In Landmark Education Bill

Press Release

Date: Dec. 2, 2015
Location: Washington, D.C.
Issues: K-12 Education

Today, four amendments authored by Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) were successfully passed as part of the Every Student Succeeds Act (S. 1177). This landmark bill overhauls the education law known as "No Child Left Behind (NCLB)."

"The Every Student Succeeds Act improves national education standards to ensure that all students receive a quality education. This important legislation prioritizes the academic progress of students with disabilities, low-income students, and English learners, regardless of race, gender or geography," said Congressman DeSaulnier.

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"I am proud to have successfully included measures to protect students both in and out of the classroom by streamlining Head Start programs, protecting student athletes from concussions, and providing students with academic and extracurricular support beyond the normal school day. This bill also allows California to continue its new budgeting formula that provides more control and flexibility to schools and communities," said DeSaulnier.

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