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| https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-chu-criticizes-education-departments-decision-end-funding-minority | Rep. Chu Criticizes Education Department’s Decision to End Funding for Minority-Serving Institutions Programs | 2025-12-22 | 2025 | 2025-12 | Democrat | House | CA | Judy Chu | C001080 | chu.house.gov | chu | https://chu.house.gov/media-center/press-releases | scraper | WASHINGTON, D.C. – On December 19, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon announced that the Department of Education would be winding down the Minority Serving Institution (MSI) Programs in response to a Department of Justice Office of Legal Counsel opinion calling the programs unconstitutional. Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28), Chair Emerita of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), released the following statement: “As a former community college educator, I know that a quality, affordable college education is one of the most powerful tools to help students succeed and uplift entire communities. Yet far too many students of color, first-generation students, and low-income students face tremendous obstacles in obtaining a college degree. Minority Serving Institutions (MSIs), including Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISIs), serve over five million students nationwide and play a crucial role in breaking down these systemic barriers, empowering students, and fueling our next generation of leaders. “The Trump administration’s unilateral attempts to terminate MSI funding and shutter these Congressionally-authorized programs are reckless and will have devastating consequences— not only for students of color, but for all students enrolled in these institutions. I will continue to fight back against these attacks on MSIs and the students they serve. Every student must have an equal opportunity to achieve their American Dream.” | 1 | 2026-03-30T01:40:41Z | 2026-04-06T20:09:11Z |