[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 13113]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           EMPOWERING PARENTS THROUGH QUALITY CHARTER SCHOOLS

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, House Republicans today 
are seeking to empower parents through the Empowering Parents Through 
Quality Charter Schools Act.
  Charter schools are public schools created through a contract with an 
authorized agency or local school district. This bipartisan legislation 
encourages states to support the expansion and development of charter 
schools. It allows for successful charter school models to be 
duplicated. Finally, it accounts for an evaluation of the impact 
charter schools have on students, families, and communities. More 
importantly, it encourages the sharing of best practices between 
charter and traditional public schools.
  Charter schools enable parents to have a more active role in their 
children's education. They pave the way for teachers to introduce fresh 
teaching methods while providing a viable option for students to escape 
from underperforming schools. This legislation is important to the 
educational needs of our Nation's families and children.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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