The House of Representatives is currently debating the Student Success Act (H.R. 5), legislation to rewrite federal K-12 education law. Moments ago House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) explained how the bill will help raise the bar in our schools by reducing the federal footprint in education, restoring local control, supporting effective teachers, and empowering ... Read more »
Support continues to grow for the Student Success Act (H.R. 5), legislation the House is currently considering to rewrite the nation’s K-12 education law. As detailed in letters sent to the committee, the Student Success Act will help raise student achievement by restoring local control, supporting more effective teachers, reducing the federal footprint, and empowering parents: “The Student Succes... Read more »
The Student Success Act will take a critical step toward real reform of our education system. This legislation will restore local control; empower parents; eliminate unnecessary Washington red tape and intrusion in schools; and support innovation and excellence in the classroom. As Chairman of the House Education and the Workforce Committee, I have heard countless stories of the amazing progress b... Read more »
House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) and Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Phil Roe (R-TN) released the following statements today after the House passed legislation that would delay enforcement of the health care law’s employer mandate (H.R. 2667) and individual mandate (H.R. 2668) for one year: “The president wants the American people... Read more »
Health, Employment, Labor, and Pensions Subcommittee Chairman Phil Roe (R-TN) and Workforce Protections Subcommittee Chairman Tim Walberg (R-MI) released the following joint statement today after Howard Shelanski, administrator for the Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), declined to testify at an upcoming hearing on the employer mandate dela... Read more »
As the attention of the American people turned to celebrating the July Fourth holiday, the Obama administration quietly announced through a blog post on the Treasury Department’s website it would delay enforcement of a vital part of the president’s health care law – the employer mandate. The reason for the delay? According to administration officials, the federal bureaucracy needs more time to get... Read more »
Studies show parental involvement is a significant factor in determining a child’s success in the classroom. But instead of recognizing this important role, existing federal policies have made schools more accountable to Washington bureaucrats than parents and local communities. In addition, layers of federal regulations have limited education options, preventing families from finding alternatives... Read more »
House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline (R-MN) today joined Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA), Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education Chairman Todd Rokita (R-IN), Rep. Martha Roby (R-AL), and Rep. Luke Messer (R-IN) in hosting a roundtable event at Two Rivers Public Charter School to discuss with parents and school leaders the important rol... Read more »
House Education and the Workforce Committee Chairman John Kline (R-MN) issued the following statement after the White House announced President Obama would withdraw the nominations of Sharon Block and Richard Griffin to serve on the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB): I welcome the president’s decision to withdraw two board nominees tainted by unconstitutional recess appointments. For more than... Read more »
Today at 2:45 p.m. EST, House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairman John Kline (R-MN) will join Majority Leader Eric Cantor (R-VA) and House Republicans to tour Two Rivers Public Charter School in Washington, D.C. and hold a roundtable discussion with parents and D.C. charter school leaders on ways charter schools support education opportunity and empower parents. After the roundtable,... Read more »
