Rep. Mary Miller Introduces Two Bills That Put Students First

WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Mary Miller (R-Illinois) introduced two bills to fully re-open our schools and put students first. The Make Our Schools Great Again Act would prohibit federal funding from going schools that impose mask or COVID-19 vaccine mandates and the Liberating Learning for Kids Act would prohibit federal funding from going to schools that do not provide in-person instruction for all students.

“It’s time to put our students first,” Miller said. “Children have lost four school years, and we now have 8th graders preparing for high school who haven’t had a normal school year since 5th grade. Our country will fall further behind China because weak politicians are afraid to stand up to the woke teachers’ union," Miller said. "Our government cannot continue to fund schools that put our children last. If we allow these requirements to continue, our children will lose their curiosity, love for learning, and emotional resilience. Our nation’s children and their parents deserve better.” 

This week marks National School Choice week at a time when millions of parents continue to struggle with the tremendous learning loss experienced by their children during the pandemic.

"Parents are the main advocates for their children and the best for making decisions for their families," Miller said. "This Congress, I've proposed amendments in the Education & Labor Committee, along with supporting bills like the CHOICE Act so children can pursue the highest quality education available and the opportunities that are best for them."