Miami-Dade schools ends citizenship classes for immigrants after federal cuts
Briefly

Miami-Dade County Public Schools has terminated its Fast Track to Citizenship program, which aided immigrants in preparing for the naturalization process. Initially free and later involving a $43 fee, the program offered valuable resources, including application assistance and exam preparation. It was dropped following a decision by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which deemed the program misaligned with its priorities. Although officials indicated a possibility of future courses depending on interest, no replacement or detailed information has been provided, and enrollment has reportedly declined in recent years.
Miami-Dade County Public Schools will no longer offer citizenship courses called Fast Track to Citizenship that supported lawful permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship, due to funding cuts.
An internal email revealed that the U.S. Department of Homeland Security found the citizenship program 'no longer effectuates the program goals and the Department's priorities,' leading to the cancellation of federally funded work.
Read at Miami Herald
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