Findings

Congress finds the following: (1) Parents, as the primary educators of their children, should have meaningful choices in their children’s education, including public, charter, private, and homeschooling options. (2) Federal overreach in education policy has led to decreased local control and has not demonstrably improved academic outcomes for students. (3) Restoring educational decision-making to parents, States, and local communities will foster accountability, innovation, and better educational results. (4) Policies that respect parental rights and State sovereignty are essential to ensuring that schools effectively serve students. (5) The Federal Government should remove unnecessary regulatory barriers and support policies that allow parents and communities to pursue the best educational opportunities for children.