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Proposal:Reaching English Learners Act

This proposal is archived and closed to further debate. It was introduced in the 116th Congress, which has concluded, and the bill was not enacted into law.
Bill HR 1153
Type of Legislation House Bill
Congress 116
Source View original on Congress.gov
Geographic Scope
National

Description

Reaching English Learners Act

This bill directs the Department of Education (ED) to establish a grant program for preparing future teachers to effectively instruct English learners to achieve at high levels in early childhood education programs and in elementary schools and secondary schools. Under the program, grants must be given to partnerships between (1) certain institutions of higher education, and (2) high-need local educational agencies or high-need early childhood education programs. Grants may be awarded for up to five years. In awarding the grants, ED must give preference to partnerships that recruit and enroll teachers who are from underrepresented populations or former English learners.

Bill Title

Reaching English Learners Act

Linked Goals

Steps

  • 2019-02-13: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • 2019-02-13: Introduced in House
  • 2019-02-13: Introduced in House

Projected Outcome

A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.

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