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Recognizing Institutions Serving Asian American and Pacific Islander Students

The U.S. Senate supports designating a week to recognize Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions (AANAPISI). This resolution honors colleges and universities crucial for educating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander students, many of whom are first-generation and low-income. It encourages these institutions to actively seek federal funding to enhance educational quality and support services.
Key points
Designation of AANAPISI Week (September 25 – October 1, 2023) to honor institutions supporting Asian American and Pacific Islander students.
Highlighting that these institutions enroll 46% of all Asian American and Pacific Islander undergraduates, often from low-income backgrounds.
Encouragement for eligible institutions to apply for federal funding to develop culturally relevant academic programs and services.
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Additional Information
A resolution expressing support for the recognition of the week of September 25 through October 1, 2023, as "Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander-Serving Institutions Week".
Print number: SRES 378
Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]
Process start date: 2023-09-28