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Introduced
05/07/2019
05/07/2019
In Committee
05/07/2019
05/07/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To reauthorize title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965. This bill reauthorizes through FY2025 and otherwise revises international education programs. These programs provide grants to institutions of higher education and related entities to (1) enhance instruction in international and foreign language studies, and (2) promote international business skills and education. First, the bill reauthorizes programs related to international and foreign language studies. Specifically, it extends (1) the Graduate and Undergraduate Language and Area Centers and Programs, which include the National Resource Centers program; (2) the Language Resource Centers; (3) the Undergraduate International Studies and Foreign Language Programs; and (4) the American Overseas Research Centers. Next, the bill revises the Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships program to permit graduate students to receive a stipend for the beginning, intermediate, or advanced study of a foreign language related to the student's area of specialization. Further, the bill replaces the existing Technological Innovation and Cooperation for Foreign Information Access program with an international research and innovation program. Additionally, the bill reauthorizes programs related to international business skills and education. Specifically, it reauthorizes the Centers for International Business Education program. It also reauthorizes the Education and Training program and otherwise makes changes to the program, including by (1) renaming the program; and (2) mandating certain program activities, such as the incorporation of specified programs and studies into professional education and technical training curricula. Finally, the bill permits the Department of Education to prioritize grant applications from minority-serving institutions.
AI Summary
This bill reauthorizes and revises international education programs under Title VI of the Higher Education Act of 1965. It extends programs related to international and foreign language studies, including the National Resource Centers program, Language Resource Centers, and Foreign Language and Area Studies Fellowships. The bill also creates an international research and innovation program to assess and strengthen international education capacity and outcomes. Additionally, it reauthorizes and makes changes to global business and professional education programs, including by expanding the focus to other professional fields beyond just business. Finally, the bill permits the Department of Education to prioritize grant applications from minority-serving institutions and authorizes $125 million per year for these programs from fiscal year 2020 through 2025, with adjustments for inflation.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (5)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 05/07/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/2562/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2562/BILLS-116hr2562ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr2562/BILLS-116hr2562ih.pdf.pdf |
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