[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 14 (Wednesday, January 23, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H1161]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             SCHOOL CHOICE

  (Mr. ALLEN asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. ALLEN. Mr. Speaker, this week, we celebrate National School 
Choice Week. Every child and family is unique in their own way, and 
when it comes to learning, it is no different. National School Choice 
Week shines a bright spotlight on effective educational options for 
children.
  At the heart of our American values is the belief that we can all 
pursue happiness through hard work and dedication on the path to 
achieve the American Dream. This path starts at a young age, and school 
choice empowers parents and families to choose the best educational 
environment for their child, ensuring that the American Dream can 
become a reality.
  In the town of Dublin in my district, school choice starts in 
elementary school where students are encouraged to find their passions 
early on and are provided with the tools to succeed. And it has worked. 
Dublin City Schools have a 90 percent graduation rate, with Dublin High 
School reaching almost 97 percent.
  As a proud school choice supporter and member of the House Education 
and Labor Committee, I look forward to continuing my work highlighting 
the effect of school choice in Georgia and throughout the Nation.

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