Recognizing that not all children have an equal playing field when it comes to education, Lee just introduced the Community School Expansion act in hopes of breaking down the barriers for students in poverty. Whether you're talking about mental health, medical needs, even school, even food, but also mentoring and youth development and then providing them, helping them make up for lost credits, especially when they're in high school. If passed, the expansion act aims to give kids a connection because according to Lee, students are more likely to stay in school when they have a sense of belonging. (01:55–02:11)
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