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Introduced
03/10/2021
03/10/2021
In Committee
03/10/2021
03/10/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To award grants to States to establish or improve, and carry out, Seal of Biliteracy programs to recognize high- level student proficiency in speaking, reading, and writ- ing in both English and a second language.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the Biliteracy Education Seal and Teaching (BEST) Act, would authorize the U.S. Department of Education to award grants to states to establish or improve Seal of Biliteracy programs. These programs recognize high-level student proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and a second language, including Native American languages. The bill defines key terms, specifies grant application requirements, allows students who gained proficiency outside of school to participate, and authorizes $10 million in annual funding for the program from 2022 to 2026.
Committee Categories
Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Brian Schatz (D)*,
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Alex Padilla (D),
Jack Reed (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (on 03/10/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/680/all-info | 03/11/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s680/BILLS-117s680is.pdf | 04/13/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s680/BILLS-117s680is.pdf.pdf | 04/13/2021 |
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