New Business Item 40 Action:Awaiting Debate
NEA will collect an inventory on land-grant institutions and develop a report on the disparities in funding, along with the current funding models among historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) and predominantly White institutions (PWIs). Additionally, NEA will use the data uncovered in this research to develop a public awareness and organizing campaign to pressure states to match the federal dollars HBCU’s receive as a part of the Morrill Act.
Rationale/Background
We must ensure that equity is shown to the schools that create the teachers that represent our people of color. Reports show that one state could owe an HBCU $500 million dollars due to decades of deficit.
Submitted By
50 Delegates
Contact
CarVaughn Page - TN
Strategic Objective
SO-1: Increase Educator Voice, Influence, and Professional Authority
Cost Implications
This item cannot be accomplished with current staff and resources under the proposed Modified 2021-2022 Strategic Plan and Budget. It would cost an additional $5,000.
