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US HR4188

Native American Language Vitalization Act


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Introduced
08/16/2019
In Committee
08/16/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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