Even the police are not allowed access. Besides, when information from individuals is entered into the computer, personal identification and names are not stored together. Every year, the Federal government distributes over 180 billion dollars to communities based on census information. When people don't fill out census questionnaires, their communities may lose valuable public benefits and services. Title II of the Workforce Investment Act guides funding for adult education programs.
Fair funding depends on census information.
Census information under-representing the population could be misinterpreted as a lack of need for funds. March 13-17 is Teach Census Week. These programs will receive a Census 2000 teaching guide to help introduce the census to students. Employment Opportunities Literacy Harvest Reports Curriculum Guides LAC 32 Broadway, 10th fl. MAP Copyright 2001 Literacy Assistance Center.