House Committee on Education and Labor
U.S. House of Representatives
Republicans
Rep. Howard P. “Buck” McKeon
Ranking Member
Fiscally responsible reforms for students, workers and retirees.
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DC School Choice in the Spotlight
The Washington Post published an editorial today highlighting the popularity and strength of the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program, which provides scholarships that allow low-income children to gain access to a private education. Enacted in 2003, the D.C. Opportunity Scholarship Program has been a resounding success, with demand continually outpacing the supply of scholarships and parents expressing satisfaction with their new educational options. As the article notes:
"Political ideology and partisan gamesmanship should not be allowed to blow apart the educational hopes of hundreds of D.C. children. Congress must respect the judgment of District leaders in giving parents a choice in one of the most crucial aspects of their children's lives."
Congress has an opportunity to maintain support for this groundbreaking program by funding President Bush's FY 2009 funding request for education in the district, which includes $18 million for the Opportunity Scholarship Program as part of an overall $74 million request to support schools in the nation's capital. It will be an important test for educational freedom ... stay tuned.
| Posted by Press Staff (04-29-2008, 10:09 PM) filed under School Choice |
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