Providing for Consideration of H.R., Section 529 College Savings Plans Amendments; Providing for Consideration of H.R. 5, Student Success Act; And for Other Purposes

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Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, I would like to thank my colleague from
Florida for allowing me this time.

Mr. Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 5, Student Success
Act. This bill would continue unnecessary and arbitrary K-12 education
funding cuts and erode accountability for historically underserved
students. We should be preparing the next generation, but this bill is
a step backwards in achieving academic excellence for 90 percent of the
Nation's students.

Mr. Speaker, diverse organizations across not only my State, the
great State of Ohio, but across this Nation, educational organizations,
educational funding organizations, parents and lawyer advocacy groups,
business leaders and groups, disability and exceptional children's
groups, and the NAACP and civil rights organizations are against this
and very concerned about this bill.

Mr. Speaker, the way we fund all of our schools and educate all of
our young scholars is a reflection on our values and commitment to
equality.

Access to education is a civil right. It is the key to the middle
class and to a prosperous nation. This bill would constrain educational
opportunity and equality. We need an education bill that improves
education and that invests in all of our children. H.R. 5 fails our
children, Mr. Speaker, and H.R. 5 fails our Nation.

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