The U.S. Constitution requires that a census be taken in the United States every 10 years. This is required to better determine the number of seats each state is to receive in the U.S. House of Representatives. According to the 2010 Census, 308.7 million people lived in the United States on April 1, 2010, of which 50.5 million (16%) were of Hispanic or Latino origin. The Hispanic population increased from 35.3 million in 2000. The Census Bureau collects data on Hispanic origin and race to fulfill a variety of legislative and program requirements. All levels of government need information on Hispanic origin to implement and evaluate programs, or enforce laws, such as the Civil Rights Act, Voting Rights Act, Equal Employment Opportunity Act, and the 2010 Census Redistricting Data Program. Both public and private organizations use Hispanic origin information to find areas where groups may need special services and to plan and implement education, housing, health, and other programs that address these needs. For instance, a school system might use this information to design cultural activities that reflect the diversity in their community or a business could use it to select the mix of merchandise it will sell in a new store. Census information also helps identify areas where residents might need services of particular importance to certain ethnic groups, such as screening for hypertension or diabetes.
It is very important that Latino children have access to quality education because they are our future. As the Latino population continues to grow it is crucial to assure that quality education is given out for they will one day be the voice of not only Latino groups, but also all Americans. Educated Latino students are more likely to engage in political, societal and economic roles in the United States government, such as justice, peace, due process, and human rights. When these Latino youths become educated they are less likely to fall into the path of not having a high school diploma, living in poor conditions, getting in trouble with the law, and in general struggling through life. Making sure Latino students are educating will benefit all U.S. citizens in many ways, including saving money.There will be savings in public expenditures (ex. welfare, health care, law enforcement); an increase in tax revenues; and an increase in disposable income. Keeping children educated will keep them off the streets and instead having them take active roles in the future of our country. Having Latino leaders is something that can inspire other young people to succeed and feel apart of the change they can make. There needs to be more support and an effort to help keep children in school. They simply need the proper guidance and motivation or push to become successful. We can all benefit by being and having
