This graph shows educational attainment by race and ethnicity among the population of people 25 years or older in Texas as of 2010. By the year 2040, more than half the population of Texas is expected to be of Hispanic heritage. Based on this information and the information in the graph, which action would MOST help the state of Texas ensure that it has an educated workforce in the future?

A) reducing the number of white students who obtain a graduate degree
B) decreasing the number of all students who obtain a high school diploma
C) reducing the number of Hispanic students who drop out before ninth grade
D) decreasing the number of Hispanic students who obtain an associate’s degree