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US HR3550

US HR3550
Signing is Language Act


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Introduced
07/28/2017
In Committee
07/28/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Signing is Language Act This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to: (1) include in the definition of "English learner" an individual whose native language is American Sign Language, and (2) count such individuals in the number of English learners in a state for the purpose of determining the amount of federal funds allotted to a state for English language programs.

AI Summary

This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to include individuals whose native language is American Sign Language (ASL) in the definition of "English learner." This means that students who use ASL as their primary language will be counted as English learners for the purpose of determining federal funding for English language programs. The bill aims to ensure that students who rely on ASL are properly identified and receive the appropriate educational support.

Committee Categories

Education

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (on 07/28/2017)

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