House Passes Education Bill With Civics Ed Support

Statement

Congressman Kevin McCarthy released the following statement upon House passage yesterday evening of the Every Student Succeeds Act, legislation that reforms and decentralizes elementary and secondary education and include support for civics education:

"Freedom can only be preserved with knowledge and vigilance, and when people understand the history of our founding and how our government works. So it is undeniably important to the well-being and continuity of our nation's ideals to support civics education. This week, Congress will pass legislation supporting civics education throughout the United States so the next generation can preserve our great tradition of liberty and build an even stronger America.

"In our community, students have already been challenged to learn about our founding and engage with their government. Our "We the People' competitions teach American values while instilling a sense of cooperation and hard work. But ultimately, raising a civics-minded generation is impossible without the dedication of our teachers and community members. Congress supports their efforts, and I personally thank them for the passion they have in their important work."

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