Hispanic Ed. Excellence (E.O. 13555)

Summary

Creates a White House group to help Hispanic students get a better education, preparing them for college, jobs, and life.

What problem does this solve?

Hispanic students face major challenges in school, with low rates of early education, high school graduation, and college degrees. This order creates a special group in the government to find ways to improve education for Hispanics from early childhood through college and careers.

What does this order do?

Establishes the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics

Creates a new initiative within the Department of Education to expand educational opportunities and improve outcomes for Hispanics.

Creates a federal interagency working group

Forms a group of senior officials from various federal departments to support the Initiative's goals and coordinate efforts across the government.

Establishes a president's advisory commission

Creates a commission of up to 30 members, appointed by the President, to provide advice on improving Hispanic educational attainment.

Outlines key educational objectives

Sets goals such as improving early childhood education access, reducing dropout rates, increasing college completion, and promoting careers in STEM fields for Hispanics.

Replaces a previous executive order

Supersedes Executive Order 13230, which previously addressed educational excellence for Hispanic Americans.

Who does this affect?

Hispanic students
Hispanic educators
The Hispanic community

What is the real world impact?

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Strengthens the national economy

Improves education for the nation's largest and fastest-growing minority group to boost the country's future competitiveness in the global economy.

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Promotes social equity

Aims to provide equal opportunities for Hispanic students to achieve educational success at all levels, addressing what the order calls a crisis in educational challenges faced by this community.

When does this start?

This order takes effect on October 19, 2010.