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Introduced
08/16/2019
08/16/2019
In Committee
08/16/2019
08/16/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish the Native American Language Vitalization and Training Program. This bill requires the Department of Education (ED) to establish the Native American Language Vitalization and Training Program, under which ED shall award grants to eligible institutions to promote the preservation, revitalization, relevancy, and use of Native American languages.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Higher Education Act of 1965 to establish the Native American Language Vitalization and Training Program. It requires the Department of Education to award grants to eligible institutions, such as Tribal Colleges, Alaska Native-serving institutions, and Native Hawaiian-serving institutions, to promote the preservation, revitalization, relevancy, and use of Native American languages. The grants can be used for curriculum development, academic instruction, professional development for faculty, and innovative language programs, including language immersion programs, for students from early childhood education through grade 12.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (on 08/16/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/4188/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4188/BILLS-116hr4188ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr4188/BILLS-116hr4188ih.pdf.pdf |
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