The U.S. Census Bureau will be undertaking the massive operation of
carrying out the Decennial 2020 Census. The Decennial census helps to
determine how many House seats are apportioned to each state in
Congress, how congressional districts are drawn and how federal funds
are distributed to states. In the 2020, Decennial Census the public will
be able to participate in the census online, by phone, or on paper.
Learn how libraries can prepare to support their communities in being
accurately counted in the 2020 Census. This session will provide an
overview of 2020 Census, timeline, available resources, and
opportunities to assist in outreach in your community.
Presented by David Kurtenbach, Partnership Specialist, Dallas
Regional Census Center/Field Division/Denver Region, U.S. Census Bureau,
Austin
Original air date: February 6, 20201 CE hours (CPE eligible for Texas educators)