It's a plan that puts our schools and our children first for a change. It gives parents the flexibility they need to educate their children as they see fit. Our education plan builds upon the existing educational savings accounts which families of college-bound students enjoy. Parents, grandparents, businesses, and unions can to contribute to these funds for better learning. This money will grow tax free, and it can be used for a variety of educational purposes.
Parents can use the money to pay for tutors, to buy books, supplies and uniforms.
They can use it to pay tuition for private and parochial schools. And they can use it to help pay the extra costs incurred by children with disabilities. This plan recognizes that educational savings accounts shouldn't be restricted to college students. Families with children in high school, middle school, and elementary school need help too. Despite how helpful this plan is for our children's educations, President Clinton is under intense pressure from special interest Washington lobbyists who oppose our bi-partisan plan.