California is addressing a loophole in its school ethnicity data collection system that undercounts Native American students. Parents identifying with multiple heritages, such as Latino and Native American, have their selections overridden by the current process. The state aims to update forms to ensure more accurate representation of student backgrounds.
Key Points
- Loophole in data system overrides multiple ethnicity selections
- Parents like Celestina Castillo report checking both Latino and Native American
- Proposed fixes target improved accuracy in state student records
Implications for Educational Freedom
No direct implications.
Source: California Wants to Fix Undercounting of Native American Students
