Bill > HR5547

This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to enhance support and resources for English learners and immigrant children. The bill requires states to collect and report more detailed statistics about teachers' racial, ethnic, gender, and linguistic diversity. It expands the purpose of language acquisition programs to ensure English learners can achieve academic standards without being separated from other students and maintains access to dual language programs. The bill mandates that state educational agencies monitor the progress of former English learners and ensure they continue meeting academic standards. Additionally, it introduces new authorized activities for educational agencies, including increasing access to legal, educational, and financial resources for English learners and their families, providing these resources in their native language, and implementing evidence-based practices. The bill also requires culturally competent training for educators and school staff, supports policy development to improve educational outcomes for English learners, and mandates more comprehensive data collection and reporting that disaggregates information by disability status, ethnicity, race, and native language. These changes aim to provide more comprehensive support and tracking of educational experiences for English learners and immigrant children, regardless of their immigration status.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5547/all-info