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NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesAugust 12, 2026Miami-Dade

Miami-Dade School Board renames Hialeah Elementary School for Lincoln Díaz-Balart

The Miami-Dade School Board has officially renamed Hialeah Elementary School to 'Lincoln Díaz-Balart Hialeah Elementary School' to honor the late former congressman. The change was approved to recognize his 18-year tenure in the U.S. Congress and his advocacy for human rights and democracy.

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Why It Matters

The renaming of this public school facility changes the official identity of the institution located on East 8th Street in Hialeah to commemorate the legacy of a former local representative.

Key Facts

  • The Miami-Dade School Board officially approved the renaming of Hialeah Elementary School.
  • The new official name is 'Lincoln Díaz-Balart Hialeah Elementary School'.
  • The school is located on East 8th Street in Hialeah.
  • Lincoln Díaz-Balart served in the U.S. Congress for 18 years.
  • Lincoln Díaz-Balart was born in Havana in 1954.
  • Lincoln Díaz-Balart passed away in March 2025 at the age of 70.
  • The renaming initiative was supported by the Díaz-Balart family and local school board representatives.

Who's Mentioned

organizationMiami-Dade School Board“Governing body that approved the name change”personJosé Díaz-Balart“Brother of Lincoln Díaz-Balart and journalist”personMario Díaz-Balart“Brother of Lincoln Díaz-Balart and current congressman”locationHialeah“City where the school is located”personDanny Espino“Miami-Dade School Board representative for District 5”other70“Age at death”personLincoln Díaz-Balart“Former congressman and namesake of the school”other18“Years served in Congress”