For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
May 9, 2001
Statement by the President
I commend members of the House Education and Workforce Committee for
taking the first step toward reforming America's education system and
making sure no child is left behind. This legislation
includes monumental reforms that promote real accountability, annual
testing and funding flexibility. Parents need to know if their
children are making progress, and this legislation meets that
priority. I am also pleased that this bill gives
unprecedented freedom and flexibility to states and local school
districts to determine the best way to spend their federal education
dollars.
I urge members of Congress to continue building upon our efforts to
expand parental options. I will support amendments on the
House floor that increase parental options and involvement.
I applaud Chairman John Boehner and Ranking Minority Member George
Miller for working in a bipartisan way to move this important piece of
legislation forward.
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