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Miami, FL — U.S. Senators Marco Rubio (R-FL) and Kevin Cramer (R-ND) sent a letter to the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) Comptroller General Gene Dodaro regarding reports of potential misuse of taxpayer funds allocated under Title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which deals with international education programs. The letter calls on GAO to determine the success of these programs in delivering graduates that go on to serve in areas of national need, and to review how the Department of Education assesses university compliance under Title VI.
“We have a duty to ensure taxpayer dollars are used in a fashion that complies with the relevant laws governing such funds,” the senators wrote. “Funds distributed under Title VI were not intended to advance questionable ideological priorities, especially views that often alienate specific religious minorities and fail to meet the Department’s own stated standard of providing a full understanding of the regions in which the foreign language is commonly used.”
The full text of the letter is below.
Dear Mr. Dodaro:
We are deeply concerned over reports of potential misuse of taxpayer funds allocated under Title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which deals with international education programs both domestic and internationally. Annually, Congress appropriates approximately $65 million for the seven authorized Title VI programs. We have a duty to ensure taxpayer dollars are used in a fashion that complies with the relevant laws governing such funds.
Title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965 was designed to promote the national security, and economic stability of the United States. At the time of its creation, leaders recognized the need for a pool of foreign language experts who possessed knowledge in international affairs to serve as a resource for the federal government. However, nearly 60 years after its passage there appears to be several deficiencies as it relates to the programs ability to both prepare students for work in areas of national need and to provide an educational experience that offers balancing viewpoints.
As universities across the country continue to play an essential role in developing the next generation of leaders and scholars, it is crucial to ensure that all students have the opportunity to learn in an environment that presents information in a fair, unbiased manner.
Therefore, it is quite troubling to see such a lack of focus on language development among several National Resource Centers. Funds distributed under Title VI were not intended to advance questionable ideological priorities, especially views that often alienate specific religious minorities and fail to meet the Department’s own stated standard of providing a full understanding of the regions in which the foreign language is commonly used.
This situation certainly raises concern and deserves a thorough examination. We are writing to request a report on the issue of misuse of taxpayer funds, and to determine the return on investment of programs established under Title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965.
Specifically, we ask that GAO provide a comprehensive evaluation of the problem, including:
Thank you for your attention to this request. We look forward to hearing from you.
Sincerely,