Reestablishment of Advisory Commission

Dec 31, 2012
Dec 31, 2012

Summary

Starts up the President's group again to get advice on how to improve school for Hispanic students.

What problem does this solve?

A special group that advises the President on Hispanic education was going to end. This order keeps the group going so it can continue its important work.

What does this order do?

Reestablishes Hispanic education commission
Brings back the President's Advisory Commission on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, which was first created by Executive Order 13555.
Sets new end date for the commission
States that the commission will end on September 30, 2013, unless the President decides to extend it.
Reappoints existing members
Automatically reappoints the same people who were serving on the commission on October 19, 2012, allowing them to continue their work without interruption.
Limits legal power
Clarifies that this order does not give new powers to government agencies or create legal rights that people can sue over.

Who does this affect?

  • Hispanic students
  • Federal education policymakers
  • Commission members

What is the real world impact?

Continues focus on Hispanic education
Ensures the President continues to receive advice on improving educational opportunities and outcomes for Hispanic students by preventing the advisory commission from ending.

When does this start?

This order takes effect on December 21, 2012, and sets a future end date for the commission.
Commission Termination Date
The reestablished commission is set to end on September 30, 2013, unless the President extends it.