OLAA Supports Tuition Equity PDF Print E-mail

As one of the four main summit areas of focus, education is an integral piece in improving the lives of Latinos in the state of Oregon.  OLAA strongly endorses Tuition Equity.  CAUSA of Oregon and allies have been arduously working on this bill.  Here's their press release:

 

(CAUSA Press Release)

Tuesday, March 29, 2011 at 1:52pm

TUITION EQUITY PASSES STATE SENATE—PLEASE CALL YOUR REPRESENTATIVE TODAY!

 

Today, the Oregon State Senate voted 18 to 11 to pass Senate Bill 742, Oregon’s Bipartisan Tuition Equity Bill. The bill now moves on to the Oregon State House for approval.

 

 

We need to take action immediately to ensure that the Oregon State House follows suit and passes this important legislation. Please call your State Representative and the House Leadership TODAY and tell them you support Tuition Equity for Oregon and would like them to support it, too.

 

 

TELL THEM

"I support Oregon’s Tuition Equity Bill (SB 742) because access to affordable higher education is important for the future of ALL Oregon students and for Oregon’s economy.  It capitalizes on Oregon’s investment in K-12 students, moves engaged young immigrants toward citizenship, helps them build productive futures in Oregon and will boost the education level of Oregon's Workforce  This will boost the education level of Oregon's Workforce. For these reasons, I hope you will support SB 742 and vote "Yes" when it comes up for a vote."

To find your State Representative, go to http://www.leg.state.or.us/findlegsltr/ or call 1-800-332-2313 and ask for them by name.

House of Representatives Leadership:

  • Co-Speaker of the House Bruce Hanna - (R-Roseburg) 503-986-1200
  • Co-Speaker of the House Arnie Roblan - (D-Coos Bay) 503-986-1300
  • Co-Speaker Pro Tempore Representative Tina Kotek - (D-N/NE Portland) 503-986-1444
  • Co-Speaker Pro Tempore Representative Andy Olson - (R-Albany)  503-986-1415
  • House Republican Leader Representative Kevin Cameron - (R-Salem) 503-986-1419
  • House Democratic Leader Representative Dave Hunt - (D-Clackamas County) 503-986-1900

 

Although calling is the best method to contact your State Representative, we invite you to also use our online form to contact them via email/fax: http://org2.democracyinaction.org/o/5535/p/dia/action/public/?action_KEY=6235


After you send your email/fax, you will then be directed to an online petition to add your name to that we will hand deliver to Oregon State Representatives.

 

Thank you for helping to pass this important legislation for Oregon Students!

 

 

 


 

 

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Cultivando Liderazgo

is a  ten-hour leadership training culturally tailored for rural Latino populations as part of the Ford Institute Leadership Program.

 

RDI has facilitated Latino leadership trainings in over 20 communities in Oregon and four other states. These trainings are dynamic, informative, and relevant to Latino traditions in rural communities.

 

Cultivando Liderazgo is intended to increase unity among Latinos in the community, to increase Latino participation in the community, and to develop the dreams that the participants have for their community life.

 

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Oregon Latino Facts

 

  • Median age of Latinos is 27
  • National Latino purchasing power is close to one trillion dollars

 

  • Hermiston, Oregon was the fastest growing city in Oregon due to the Latino population.
  • National Latino population is 50 million

 

  • Colegio Cesar Chavez, was the first Latino 4 year college in the US in Mt. Angel College, Mt Angel, Oregon

 

 

 

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