Student Success Act Passes Thanks To Grothman, Conservative Amendments

Statement

The Student Success Act passed Wednesday thanks to amendments offered by Congressman Grothman and other conservative House members. The bill passed the House floor 218 to 213. Grothman's amendment increases oversight of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act by requiring Congress to reauthorize the Student Success Act in four years, instead of six. This gives a four year trial period to states and local school districts, in order to ensure the law is improving America's education standards. Congressman Grothman released the following statement upon passage:

"No Child Left Behind failed to improve America's education system because it gave Washington bureaucrats greater authority, at the expense of local school districts and the needs of their students. We knew there were big problems with No Child Left Behind back in 2002 and 2003. Thirteen years later, after the problems were very apparent, we still have not amended the law. Education policy should be implemented at the most local level by parents and school administrators. Superintendents in Wisconsin can change policy daily and change rules every few months. The regulations surrounding No Child Left Behind are frustrating local school districts and preventing our future generations from reaching their full potential.

"People are increasingly skeptical of big government and this amendment allows Congress to revisit this issue in a timely manner. By shortening the authorization time from six years to four, my amendment holds the Student Success Act, and the federal Department of Education accountable. This trial period will give the states the flexibility they need to establish real education reform, while simultaneously reducing federal intrusion in education programs. Chairman Kline worked tirelessly on this legislation and I'm proud to support it."

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