Congressman Scott DesJarlais, M.D. (TN-04) released the following statement after voting against H.R. 5, The Student Success Act:

“One of the more egregious examples of overreach by our federal government lies within our nation’s school system. For too long, out of touch Washington bureaucrats have been able to put in place one-size-fits-all policies that hinder the growth of students not just in Tennessee, but all across the United States. Parents, teachers and local school districts know their students’ needs far better than any federal agency and should ultimately have the final say in how children should best be educated. While there were some positive reforms contained in H.R. 5, I do not believe it sufficiently addressed the numerous obstacles educators face when complying with federal regulations in the classroom.”