[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 70 (Friday, May 9, 2014)]
[House]
[Page H4020]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




      SUCCESS AND OPPORTUNITY THROUGH QUALITY CHARTER SCHOOLS ACT

  (Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Mrs. BROOKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the 
Success and Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools Act.
  In this day and age, we must recognize that no single educational 
model will meet the needs of every child. We need multiple pathways to 
success that empower educators, parents, and students.
  I recently visited the Indiana Math and Science Academy North, a 
college prep charter school in Indianapolis. IMSA North is helping 
students like Samuel, who was not being challenged academically at his 
old school. He moved to IMSA North in 2010 and has been a star student 
ever since. In fact, he received the sixth-highest score in robotics at 
this year's First Tech Challenge World Championships. His parents say 
IMSA has answered their prayers.
  This legislation will help more students like Samuel thrive. It 
provides grants for quality charter schools and gives States the 
flexibility to support innovative school models. It will ensure charter 
schools can find suitable facilities and will encourage more 
collaboration between traditional public schools.
  Mr. Speaker, let's give every child access to a great education. 
Let's pass the Success and Opportunity Through Quality Charter Schools 
Act.

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