Less than 45% of Texas’ economically disadvantaged students are considered college-ready. However, Texas’ Top 10% Rule has managed to aid in increasing Latino and economically disadvantaged student enrollment, but the state’s two flagship public universities must do more to increase diversity.
UnidosUS led a sign-on letter to the Department of Education supporting the expansion of Federal TRIO college preparatory programs to DREAMers/undocumented students.
Research has shown that early exposure to career options is crucial in developing learners’ interests and aspirations. However, many Black, Latino, and low-income learners lack access to high-quality opportunities to gain that exposure and to acquire the credentials necessary to be competitive in our nation’s economy.
UnidosUS submitted comments on the RFI regarding the identification and tracking of data related to ECE providers, strongly supporting the expansion of PSLF eligibility to all ECE providers, regardless of their employer’s tax status.
Written testimony submitted to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education on June 4, 2024.
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