LAUSD College Savings Account for Each 1st Grader

What is happening? Los Angeles United School District has established $50 college savings account for every 1st grader in the district.

Why is this important? The program began with a pilot in 2021 in high needs schools

How will this be important? Research that found that children — regardless of their background — are up to 7 times more likely to attend college if they have a savings account.

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