Resolution
 

Reaffirmation of Laws Prohibiting Discrimination Against Students Based on Citizenship, Race, or National Origin
 

WHEREAS, the League of United Latin American Citizens is this nation's oldest and largest Latino organization, founded in Corpus Christi. Texas on February 24, 1929; and

WHEREAS, LULAC throughout its history has committed itself to the principle that Latinos have equal access to opportunities in employment, education, housing and healthcare; and

WHEREAS, students attending public schools come from families with differing citizenship status, and reflect the diversity of our society in both race and, national origin; and

WHEREAS, these students, are accorded the opportunity for an education in the United States; and

WHEREAS, LULAC throughout its history has committed Itself to the principle that youth have equal access to opportunities in education regardless of citizenship, race, or national origin; and

WHEREAS, LULAC has supported the principles of student equal opportunity for education regardless of citizenship, race, or national origin; and

WHEREAS, the Arizona Superintendent of Public Instruction has sought lo deny equal access and equal opportunity for students in the public education system;

THEREFORE, LULAC reaffirms its support of the U.S. Constitution, federal, and state laws prohibiting discrimination against students based on citizenship, race, or national origin.

Adopted this 2nd day of July 2005.

Hector M. Flores
LULAC National President