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US HR3119

US HR3119
BEST Act Biliteracy Education Seal and Teaching Act


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Introduced
06/05/2019
In Committee
06/05/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020

Introduced Session

116th Congress

Bill Summary

To award grants to States to establish or improve, and carry out a Seal of Biliteracy program to recognize high-level student proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and a second language. This bill directs the Department of Education to award renewable two-year grants to states to establish or improve, and carry out, Seal of Biliteracy programs to recognize student proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and a second language.

AI Summary

This bill directs the Department of Education to award renewable two-year grants to states to establish or improve, and carry out, Seal of Biliteracy programs to recognize student proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and a second language. The bill specifies the criteria for student eligibility and participation, as well as the allowable uses of grant funds, which include administrative costs and public outreach. The bill also requires grant recipients to report on the implementation of their Seal of Biliteracy programs and authorizes $10 million in annual appropriations from fiscal years 2020 to 2024 to carry out the program.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (25)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 06/05/2019)

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