Sen. Romero responds to final Race to the Top guidelines

Press release from Sen. Gloria Romero's office:

Senator Gloria Romero, Chair of the Senate Education Committee and lead author of SB X5 1, today released the following statement in response to the release of the final guidelines for Race to the Top grants.  SBX5 1 is the only bill that has been passed by the State Senate and endorsed by Governor Schwarzenegger to ensure California's Race to the Top application for a Phase 1 grant is not only eligible, but highly competitive.  The bill has bipartisan support and now waits to be heard in the state Assembly.

"I have said from day one this is a race, not a stroll," said Senator Gloria Romero, Chair of the Senate Education Committee.  "Now is the time for California to deliver our promise of a Golden Opportunity for all children."

"I continue to urge my colleagues in the Assembly to proceed with a sense of urgency and enact the reforms proposed in SB X5 1.  California must again lead the nation in educational achievement from 'cradle to career.'"

"My staff, the bill's coauthors and our stakeholders will continue to carefully review the final regulations to ensure California's Race to the Top application for a Phase 1 grant is the most competitive and innovative so we can improve public education and secure the most money possible for our public schools."