Flawed GOP Education Bill Hurts U.S. Students
Washington, DC,
July 8, 2015
Every student – regardless of their race, upbringing, or socioeconomic background – deserves access to the kind of top-quality education that can propel them to become the next generation of American innovators and leaders. Unfortunately, H.R. 5 falls short of that obligation.
Washington, D.C. – In response to her opposition of H.R. 5, the Republican reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, Congresswoman Gwen Moore (WI-04) released the following statement: "Every student – regardless of their race, upbringing, or socioeconomic background – deserves access to the kind of top-quality education that can propel them to become the next generation of American innovators and leaders. Unfortunately, H.R. 5 falls short of that obligation. This flawed legislation is in dire need of further reform due to its little regard for the goal of the original Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965—full educational opportunity for our country’s at risk students. "Sadly, Republicans are now applying their reverse Robin Hood principles to our nation’s education system. In my district, Milwaukee Public Schools stand to lose $159 million in vital funding under this discriminatory bill. We simply cannot succeed in the 21 century if we don’t invest in the education of our children – all of our children. We need sensible legislation that invests in an educational system that keeps America competitive in the new globalized world. America’s students deserve better and I am determined to do everything in my power to help expand their educational opportunities." ### |
