Lankford Stands Against Biden Admin Rules to Limit School Choice

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Senator James Lankford (R-OK) today voted on a Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolution to disapprove of the Biden Administration's new rules adding burdensome requirements to charter schools seeking funding. Lankford, Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), and 20 of their colleagues introduced the resolution in September. The measure failed in a vote of 49 to 49

"Parents around Oklahoma and the nation are ready for the government to stand up for them, not against them," said Lankford. "Today, I voted to put kids and parents first--ahead of teachers' unions and progressive policies. Charter schools are public schools, they give public school parents an essential option if their local school does not meet the needs of their child. Kids can't wait for local districts to improve, they need education options now. The Biden Administration should stop trying to divide public school teachers and parents as they both work for what is best for each child."

Earlier this year, the Department of Education announced new rules overhauling the 28-year-old, bipartisan Charter School Program (CSP). The changes would place federal, one-size-fits-all requirements on charter schools, making it difficult--if not impossible--for many of these high-quality public schools to receive funding. Despite substantial bipartisan backlash, the administration is moving ahead with its plans, which will strip families of education choice and give more power to big labor unions and bureaucrats in DC.

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