Delaware bill will ensure migrant children receive education
I am writing to express my strong support for House Bill 44, which seeks to ensure that Delaware has a migrant education program for migrant children. This bill will guarantee that migrant children have the opportunity to receive a consistent and high-quality education, one that is equivalent to the education received by all citizens.
As a nonresident alien in Delaware who hopes to become a future immigrant in the United States, I feel personally connected to migrant children’s rights, since they are often discriminated against because of language barriers, socioeconomic differences, interrupted schooling, health-related issues and racial biases. Navigating through life and education in a new country is particularly challenging for the first and second generations of immigrants. As the First State, it is morally and ethically crucial for Delaware to offer equal opportunities for immigrants, break these barriers and establish a standard for all states in ensuring equal rights to quality and consistent education for all children, regardless of their backgrounds.
The bill seeks to ensure that migratory children receive the same educational opportunities and academic standards all children in Delaware are expected to meet. To achieve this objective, the state must ensure that migratory children receive proper funding and other support in fulfilling their educational needs. As proposed in the bill, if funding is not sufficient to support their needs, the Department of Education must identify, transfer and request supplementary funding sources so there is consistent support available. This will confirm that migrant children receive benefits.
It is imperative to mention that Article 26 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights also emphasizes the right to free and compulsory education at the elementary level for everyone. It is further reinforced by the UN Convention on the Rights of a Child, in which the right to a quality education is highlighted without any discrimination. The United States is a signatory to UNCRC, and therefore the right to quality education must be protected without discrimination of any kind.
I respectfully ask representatives to support House Bill 44 and vote in favor of it in the House of Representatives. Sincere support from the representatives will ensure that no child is denied receiving the quality education they are entitled to. I also urge all citizens to contact their local representatives, ask them to vote for this bill in the House and create awareness among fellow citizens to build an inclusive society.
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