U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), who serves as chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, has called for input from parents and other stakeholders on how to better measure academic success among K-12 students.
In a statement, Dr. Cassidy said, “The American education system fails the students who need it the most.” He added, “Some states have led the way in developing growth measures and systems for sharing that information with families. Much can be learned from these approaches, including how federal laws and regulations get in the way and how the federal government can support state efforts.”
Cassidy’s request is part of his work as chairman of the HELP Committee to enhance family involvement and improve educational outcomes for children.
The Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee is responsible for overseeing issues related to public health, education policy—including K-12 schools—workforce development programs, and labor protections. The committee also supervises relevant federal agencies and maintains subcommittees dedicated to specific policy areas to provide focused oversight. More information about its responsibilities can be found on its official website.
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