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Delaney Applauds Passage of Every Student Succeeds Act

Press Release

Date: Dec. 2, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Education

Wednesday the House passed the Every Student Succeeds Act (S. 1177), a bipartisan and bicameral conference agreement. The legislation replaces No Child Left Behind and is designed to ensure all students have access to high quality education, improve accountability, help states target low-performing schools and at-risk students and provide resources for states to increase teacher quality and professional development. Congressman John K. Delaney (MD-6) voted for the legislation, which was supported by leading education, teacher and business groups.

The legislation also authorizes the Preschool Development Grants program, a competitive grant program to support state-based early childhood education. In September, Delaney introduced The Early Learning Act (summary below), legislation that provides states with funding to establish or expand pre-k programs. Delaney's legislation will give parents nationwide the ability to enroll their children in free pre-k.

"I am pleased to see Congress work together on major legislation that updates our education policy around a clear goal: making sure that every kid in America, wherever they live, has access to a world-class education," said Congressman Delaney. "After fourteen years, it was time to replace the outdated No Child Left Behind law with new legislation that reflects current needs and draws on the insights gained over the last decade and a half. I believe the Every Student Succeeds Act strikes the right balance between maintaining high levels of accountability, while moving away from a one-size-fits-all approach. Importantly, this legislation focuses on reducing the achievement gap by helping states improve low-performing schools and targeting funds to at-risk populations. I am encouraged that the legislation also expands our investment in early education, an area in which we must do more, which is why I will continue to build support for my Early Learning Act, which creates nationwide free pre-k for all."


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