White House Hispanic Prosperity Initiative
Jul 14, 2020
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Jul 9, 2020
Published on: Jul 14, 2020
Jul 14, 2020
Signed by: Donald Trump
Signed on: Jul 9, 2020
Published on: Jul 14, 2020
Summary
Creates a new government group to help Hispanic Americans find better schools and jobs to succeed financially.
What problem does this solve?
Hispanic Americans, the country's largest minority group, often have trouble getting good education and job opportunities. This order creates a special group to find and support ways for them to succeed, like through better schools, job training, and business partnerships.
What does this order do?
Creates the White House Hispanic Prosperity Initiative
Establishes a new initiative within the Department of Education to improve educational and economic opportunities for Hispanic Americans.
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The president's advisory commission on hispanic prosperity
Forms the President's Advisory Commission on Hispanic Prosperity
Creates a commission of up to 20 members appointed by the President to advise on promoting pathways to jobs, strengthening schools, and raising awareness of opportunities.
Promotes public-private partnerships
Encourages private-sector initiatives and partnerships with the public sector to improve access to education and economic opportunities for Hispanic Americans.
Replaces a previous Hispanic education initiative
Supersedes Executive Order 13555, which established the White House Initiative on Educational Excellence for Hispanics, shifting the focus to include economic prosperity.
Who does this affect?
- Hispanic Americans
- Hispanic students
- Hispanic business owners
What is the real world impact?
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Aims to secure political support
Could be seen as an effort to appeal to the large and growing Hispanic voting bloc by creating a high-profile initiative focused on their community's prosperity.
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Supports Hispanic American success
Aims to directly address the challenges Hispanic Americans face in education and the economy by creating a focused government effort to find and promote solutions.
When does this start?
This order takes effect immediately as of July 9, 2020, and includes a future deadline.
Commission termination date
The President's Advisory Commission on Hispanic Prosperity is set to end two years from the date of the order, on July 9, 2022, unless the President extends it.