Rep. Miller Statement on Dept. of Education’s Waiver Renewal Guidelines
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Rep. George Miller (D-Calif.), the senior Democrat on the House Education and the Workforce Committee, issued the following statement today after the U.S. Department of Education released guidelines for 35 states (Rounds 1 and 2) to renew their flexibility under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), currently known as No Child Left Behind.
“The Department of Education must take this opportunity to hold a high bar for states—in some cases raising the bar—to ensure students receive an excellent education that prepares them for college and a career. During the renewal process, I will continue to focus on ensuring that the core principles of equity and civil rights in education are upheld. In particular, I will be taking a close look at whether schools will be held accountable for graduating students, whether students with disabilities are taught to and assessed on the same standards as their peers, and whether schools take significant action when students are not achieving at grade level. I look forward to working with the department to ensure that these issues are addressed, as well as with Congress to ensure we continue rigorous oversight of waiver policy. The stakes are too high and the outcomes too important to not remain vigilant at this critical juncture.”
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