"(The law has) diminished access to and quality of education for many of Alabama's Hispanic children, resulted in missed school days, chilled or prevented the participation of parents in their children's education, and transformed the climates of some schools into less safe and welcoming spaces for Hispanic children, " Perez wrote.

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France's Delegate Minister for Educational Achievement, Ms George Pau-Langevin underlined her country's commitment to quality education for all, and in particular to fight against school failure, which hits children from disadvantaged backgrounds hardest, also noting support for UNESCO's efforts globally.

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