Conference Report on S. 1177, Student Success Act

Floor Speech

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Mr. Speaker, I thank Chairman Kline and Ranking Member Scott for their leadership on this bill and for proving that Congress can listen to our educators, administrators, and communities and put the needs of our students first.

We all know that a great country deserves great schools. And I am pleased to join champions of education in both Chambers, both sides of the aisle, in supporting this blueprint for schools that invites every child to participate, no matter a child's income, race, ZIP Code, or disability.

This bill helps fulfill the unrealized promise of No Child Left Behind by protecting resources for schools in underserved communities. It provides accountability and equality of access while reducing reliance on high-stakes tests. It creates opportunities for our most vulnerable students--homeless and foster youth--who have suffered abuse and those who have experienced trauma. And, for the first time, we have a bill that invests in early learning through Preschool Development Grants.

This legislation brings us closer to ensuring that every child gets a fair shot at their dream.

I thank my colleagues for their work and commitment to our country's children and to our economic future.

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