Senators Merkley and Padilla urge timely funding for education programs supporting agricultural farmworker students in a recent letter.
Quiver AI Summary
Senators urge timely execution of education programs: U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Alex Padilla, along with a bipartisan group, have called on Education Secretary Linda McMahon to expedite federal funding for the High School Equivalency Program (HEP) and College Assistance Migrant Program (CAMP), which serve agricultural farmworker students.
Programs support thousands of students: HEP and CAMP provide educational opportunities to over 8,000 farmworker students nationwide. The senators expressed concern that delays in funding could have detrimental impacts on students' educational success and family stability.
Legislative backing and previous efforts: The senators' letter highlights Congress's strong support for these programs, with $52.1 million in funding secured. They previously urged the Office of Management and Budget and the Education Department to ensure these programs continue to operate effectively, emphasizing the potential consequences of funding delays.
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