[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 15 (Tuesday, January 24, 2023)]
[House]
[Page H268]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK

  (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, God created all children with unique skills 
and talents. We should encourage flexibility in learning to allow each 
student's gifts to flourish so they can live the American Dream.
  On this National School Choice Week, we must empower America's 
families to have a voice, enabling them to choose a learning 
environment that is just right for their children, one that will both 
challenge that student and encourage them to develop their God-given 
talents.
  Sadly, our schoolchildren are facing years' worth of learning and 
development loss, which is why education freedom today is so important.
  According to polling done by the American Federation for Children, 72 
percent of voters polled support school choice, highlighting broad 
bipartisan support on this issue. A ZIP code should never determine a 
child's future.
  As a member of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, I am 
committed to advancing the cause of school choice this Congress. I call 
on my colleagues on both sides to join me and to do the same.

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