JENNIFER C. KERR, Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) — Both the House and Senate are debating the Bush-era No Child Left Behind education law, which Republicans and Democrats alike call outdated and unworkable.

The Senate continues debate Wednesday on a bipartisan measure that rewrites the 2002 law, shifting much of the federal oversight of schools to the states and local districts. The House has a GOP-sponsored bill that was pulled abruptly from a floor vote earlier this year, but it’s expected to be debated Wednesday in the full chamber.

The White House made clear as the Senate opened debate Tuesday that it wants changes to the bill. It’s seeking more accountability for low-performing schools and a cap on the amount of time spent annually on standardized testing, a key part of No Child Left Behind.