[Congressional Record Volume 166, Number 159 (Tuesday, September 15, 2020)]
[House]
[Page H4416]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             BACK TO SCHOOL

  (Ms. KAPTUR asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, this is a back-to-school September like we 
have never seen before. Over the last few weeks, students, parents, 
teachers, and administrators have faced great uncertainty as students 
return to the classroom.
  In many parts of our country, schools are struggling to reopen safely 
because of the Trump administration's failed response to the ongoing 
pandemic. Our States are in dire need of more Federal funding for 
education, and Republicans must come to the table to help provide the 
support and protection our students and workers need to learn and teach 
safely.
  Secretary DeVos and the Trump administration must embrace virtual 
learning opportunities, including remote learning, and encourage 
limited in-person options rather than threatening students' safety and 
school funding, especially in the areas of science and public health 
guidance.
  It is self-evident that COVID-19 is still a serious health and safety 
concern for our Nation and neither children nor teachers are immune 
from this deadly disease.
  Mr. Speaker, I urge the public to double down on precautions to 
prevent infection, and I urge Congress to strike a bipartisan agreement 
on a COVID-19 relief package that ensures all schools have the 
resources they need to carry out their duties and to protect the lives 
of teachers and students as well.

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