Rep. Susan Davis Introduces Bill to Increase Diversity Among Teachers
April 22, 2010
April 22, 2010
WASHINGTON, April 22 -- Rep. Susan A. Davis, D-Calif. (53rd CD), issued the following news release:
Only 16 percent of teachers come from minority backgrounds, inspiring Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) to introduce legislation to increase diversity among America's teaching ranks. The Diverse Teachers Recruitment Act (H.R. 5096) would allow school districts to access federal funds to establish programs to recruit new male teachers and teachers from minority groups.
Only 16 percent of teachers come from minority backgrounds, inspiring Congresswoman Susan Davis (D-San Diego) to introduce legislation to increase diversity among America's teaching ranks. The Diverse Teachers Recruitment Act (H.R. 5096) would allow school districts to access federal funds to establish programs to recruit new male teachers and teachers from minority groups.