National Council of La Raza: News: NCLR APPLAUDS PASSAGE OF HISPANIC EDUCATION AMENDMENTS

“The National Council of La Raza (NCLR), the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the U.S., today applauded the U.S. Senate’s passage of legislation to increase funding for eight federal education programs which have been proven effective in improving the academic achievement of Latino children, ensuring that Hispanic young people graduate from college, and helping adults learn English. The amendments, whose chief sponsor was Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-NM), were added to the Senate’s Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education funding bill.

“Poll after poll shows that Latinos care deeply about their children’s education. I’m pleased to see the United States Senate affirm our community’s need for, and support of, these education programs and work in a bipartisan manner to address the Latino academic achievement and high school graduation gaps,” said Janet Murguia, NCLR President and CEO.”

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