Education
<p>As a member of the <a href="http://edworkforce.house.gov/">House Committee on Education and the Workforce</a>, I am committed to strengthening America’s education system. Since coming to Congress, I have fought to advance fiscally responsible reforms to improve educational opportunities from pre-K early childhood education through higher education and beyond. </p>
<p>Over the past few years, unnecessary federal regulations have made it much harder for teachers to offer their students the most excellent education. Earlier this year, I signed on as a cosponsor to <a href="http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.uscongress/legislation.112hr3989">H.R. 3989</a>, The Student Success Act. This legislation is designed to reduce the federal footprint in education by getting rid of the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP), the current accountability system that no longer effectively benefits our students. The passage of this bill will return responsibility back to the states and locally elected school boards, the entities which best know what it takes to provide quality education to our children. </p>
<p>Additionally, I also cosponsored <a href="http://hdl.loc.gov/loc.uscongress/legislation.112hr3990">H.R. 3990</a>, The Encouraging Innovation and Effective Teachers Act. This bill removes unnecessary federal regulations and requires states and school districts to develop teacher evaluation systems that measure an educator’s influence on his/her students rather than relying on a teacher’s credentials. This legislation also supports opportunities for parents to enroll their children in local charter and magnet schools, further encouraging parents to become more involved in their child’s educational success. </p>
<p>I have faith in our school boards, administrators, and professional classroom educators and will continue to work as a partner with them to ensure that students in the Second Congressional District receive the highest quality education.</p>
West Columbia, SC – Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) will host his annual bus tour from August 22-25, 2022, where he will travel throughout South Carolina's Second Congressional District making stops at local businesses, schools, and organizations.
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) is pleased to announce Abigail Turner of Horse Creek Academy in Aiken, as the Second District of South Carolina's 2022 Congressional Art Competition winner.
West Columbia, SC – Congressman Joe Wilson hosted his annual legislative agenda press tour today in West Columbia, Aiken, North Augusta and Barnwell.
West Columbia, SC – On Friday, January 7, Congressman Joe Wilson (SC-02) will host his annual legislative agenda press tour. After presenting the 2022 agenda, Congressman Wilson will take questions.
Midlands Press Conference
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
West Columbia City Hall – New Brookland Room
200 N. 12th Street, West Columbia, SC
Aiken Press Conference
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Aiken County Government Center – 3rd Floor
1700 University Parkway, Aiken, SC
On June 17, Representatives Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Elaine Luria (D-VA) introduced the Representation for Exceptional Military Families Act.
On March 25, Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement encouraging students from South Carolina's Second District to enter the Congressional Art Competition:
"I am grateful to announce that my office is now accepting submissions for the 2021 Congressional Art Competition. I look forward to seeing the amazing examples of the young talent in South Carolina this year, I encourage all High School artists in the Second District to enter."
On March 3, Congressman Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) introduced the Foreign Influence Transparency Act for the 117th Congress. For too long, foreign entities have taken advantage of exemptions under the Foreign Agents Registration Act and made transactions with American universities that are often undisclosed. Additionally, colleges and universities have seldom complied with current law (20 U.S.C. 1011f) requiring disclosure of gifts or contracts with foreign sources.
On January 28, Congressman Joe Wilson introduced the Military Child Educational Freedom Act. This legislation opens Coverdell Education Savings Accounts for active-duty military families who wish to use the funds for homeschooling, regardless of the state in which they reside. The bill is supported by the South Carolina Superintendent for Education, Molly Spearman, the South Carolina Association of Independent Home Schools (SCAIHS), the Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC), and the Home School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA).
On August 13, Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement announcing this year's Annual Bus Tour of South Carolina's Second District:
On March 2, Congressman Joe Wilson released the following statement encouraging students from South Carolina's Second District to enter the Congressional Art Competition:
"I am grateful to announce that my office is now accepting submissions for the 2020 Congressional Art Competition. For the past 38 years, this competition has inspired and encouraged young artists and I look forward to seeing this tradition continue."