Harkin, Enzi Announce Bipartisan Support for Moving Forward with Education Reform Bill
Monday, October 17, 2011
WASHINGTON – Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA) and Mike Enzi (R-WY), the Chairman and Ranking Member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee, today announced an agreement to move forward with bipartisan legislation to overhaul the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB).
“This opportunity is the result of more than two years of hearings, debate, and negotiations,” said Senator Harkin. “Through this bipartisan effort, we have produced legislation that represents an important step forward for our children, our schools, and our nation. Our bill will equip students with the skills and knowledge they need for success in college and careers. It will support teaching and learning rather than labeling and sanctioning, focus federal attention onturning around low-performing schools and closing achievement gaps, improve resource equity, and