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Senate panel advances bill to create California Latino Commission after extensive debate
Summary
Legislators advanced SB 388 to establish a California Latino Commission to study disparities and recommend state policy; witnesses cited gaps in education, health and economic mobility while some members asked about scope, charter school representation and Proposition 209 concerns.
Senator Padilla presented SB 388 to create a California Latino Commission composed of nine appointed members to research disparities, develop recommendations, and advise the governor and Legislature on policies to improve economic mobility and social outcomes for Latinos in California.
University researchers and policy experts who testified in support described long-standing disparities affecting Latino Californians. Dr. Amada Armenta of UCLA's Latino Policy and Politics…
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