[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 113 (Thursday, August 1, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1193]
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   RECOGNIZING THE IMPORTANCE OF PROPER SUPPORT FOR PUBLIC EDUCATION

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                         HON. RICHARD L. HANNA

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, August 1, 2013

  Mr. HANNA. Mr. Speaker, I proudly rise today in support of K-12 
education and our national public school system. I recently voted in 
favor of H.R. 5, the Student Success Act, as an imperfect but essential 
piece of legislation to move forward the necessary reauthorization of 
the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Had the opportunity 
been presented, I would have supported measures to strengthen The 
Student Success Act by supporting altered Title I funding allocations 
as well as reiterating the importance of STEM education at a young age.
  The intent of Title I funding within the original ESEA was, and 
should continue to be, to provide federal funding to public schools 
with the highest concentrations of poverty. Supporting our must 
vulnerable populations provides impoverished communities and students 
with some of largest barriers to educational success an enhanced 
opportunity to flourish and reach their full potential.
  The State of New York alone is home to thousands of public schools 
receiving Title I funding. We know that in order to prepare our 
students to succeed in a globally competitive environment, we need to 
equip them with the most relevant and enhanced resources available to 
expand their knowledge of 21st century demands. By supporting schools 
and students who wouldn't otherwise have the resources to improve 
efforts in early childhood education and emphasizing learning in in-
demand subjects like science and math, we can truly support our future.
  I will continue to advocate for an enhanced reauthorization of the 
Elementary and Secondary Education Act that fully supports our public 
school system, teachers, and students for a better America.

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