[NLA] statement by ED Sec. Paige re: ESEA conference committee meeting

[Gullion, Christy]

FOR RELEASE
Contact:  Lindsey Kozberg 
September 25, 2001
(202) 401-3026 

STATEMENT OF U.S. SECRETARY OF EDUCATION ROD PAIGE 

Regarding House-Senate Conference Committee on Education Meeting

As the House-Senate conference committee on education reform reconvenes
today, I want to thank the members for their commitment to delivering a
final education bill to President Bush in the weeks to come.  Chairman
Boehner, Rep. Miller, Chairman Kennedy and Sen. Gregg have all pledged their
support for a speedy resolution to this conference, and I applaud their
commitment to creating meaningful change in classrooms beginning next fall.


We will work together as they continue with the conference to craft a final
bill that will fulfill President Bush's promise to bring accountability,
flexibility and local control, choice and research-based solutions to
America's schools.  By focusing on creating flexible programs that put
scientific evidence and accountability for results first, while offering
parents information and options, the conference committee will help to
change our education system so that no child will be left behind.

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