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Reaching English Learners Act
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award institutions of higher education grants for teaching English learners.
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- Became law
Summary
Reaching English Learners Act
This bill directs the Department of Education to establish a grant program for preparing individuals who are training to become teachers to effectively instruct English learners. Under the program, grants must be given to partnerships between (1) certain institutions of higher education, and (2) high-need local educational agencies or high-need early childhood education programs.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Actions
- Sep 16, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sep 16, 2026 Introduced in House
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