[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 20 (Thursday, January 30, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H741]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                 SUPPORTING NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK

  (Mr. LaMALFA asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. LaMALFA. Madam Speaker, I rise today to express my support for 
National School Choice Week.
  Every American enjoys choices, and, indeed, it is the American way; 
yet, when it comes to educating our children, one size fits all seems 
to be the norm--and is even forced upon families.
  Every family, regardless of their background, should be able to 
choose an educational option that is right for the needs of their 
children, whether that is traditional public schools, charter schools, 
magnet schools, private schools, or other alternatives.
  There is plenty of evidence to suggest that, when a family can choose 
a school based on their own children's needs, there is an increase in 
college readiness and success in life after graduation.
  If we expect today's students to become tomorrow's world leaders, we 
should give them every opportunity to learn and grow and thrive, to 
have choices that work for them, not for the government and not for 
special interests.
  Expanding school choice is the most viable option to prepare students 
for success.

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