Education
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.
Every child is unique, which is why I support school choice and local governance of schools. Over the past few years, unnecessary federal regulations have made it much harder for teachers to offer their students an education that is tailored to their needs. I support returning responsibility back to the states, locally elected school boards, administrators, and professional classroom educators, who best know what it takes to provide quality education to our children. It is the responsibility of Congress to work with these entities and not Washington bureaucrats, to support their needs and ensure that students in the Second Congressional District receive the highest quality education.
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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."