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POLITICSJun 16 · 21:41 UTCCHALKBEATMakiya Seminera

Some immigrant children are more fearful than ever to go to school. U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia wants to help them.

U.S. Rep. Jesús 'Chuy' Garcia introduced The Right to Learn Act to provide federal support for schools serving immigrant students, including funding for counselors and trauma-informed services. The bill faces challenges in the Republican-controlled House but could gain traction if Democrats win November midterms. The Trump administration has reduced funding for programs aiding undocumented and immigrant students, including cutting access to Head Start for undocumented children.

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