[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 260]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      NATIONAL SCHOOL CHOICE WEEK

  (Mr. HULTGREN asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. HULTGREN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to support National School 
Choice Week.
  School choice means empowering families to make the best decision for 
their students and helping them learn in an environment that best suits 
their child's needs and interests. We must work to ensure that every 
student has access to quality, public education, but some families may 
choose alternatives like charter schools, private schools, or home 
schools.
  State and local governments, as well as the Federal Government, 
should do their part to pass legislation making it easier for students 
to choose the school that best suits them.
  My wife and I have tried to choose the schooling that is best for our 
children, and I trust that our decision will help them have the best 
education possible.
  I want all families and all students to have that same opportunity, 
choosing the education forum that best suits their students.

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