S. 1177 also maintains critical provisions about overall student performance by setting clear goals for achievement and graduation rates. targeting funds to atrisk children such as English Language Learners. and helping states to increase teacher quality by providing ongoing professional development. Yet I am concerned that this bill shifts the majority of power and oversight from the federal government to the states and does not do enough to protect disadvantaged. minority. LGBT. lowincome. and migrant students. A strong Federal role is critical to ensuring that minority and underserved students get the support they need to succeed. And as a member of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus.