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Norma Torres: I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the…

On the recordSeptember 15, 2020
I have an amendment at the desk. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: Page 3, line 2, strike ``and'' at the end. Page 3, line 7, strike the period at the end and insert ``; and''. Page 3, after line 7, insert the following: (C) the likelihood that the grant will lead to a meaningful reduction in racial and economic isolation for children in covered schools. Page 3, after line 19, insert the following: (C) Third, to an eligible entity that demonstrates meaningful coordination with local housing agencies to increase access to schools that have a disproportionately low number of low-income students. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to House Resolution 1107, the gentlewoman from California (Mrs. Torres) and a Member opposed each will control 5 minutes. The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from California.
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Norma Torres
Democratic · California
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Sep 15, 2020

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