S-2307 : Still Just a Bill

World Language Advancement and Readiness Act of 2019

This bill directs the Department of Defense to award three-year competitive grants to state and local educational agencies for the establishment, improvement, or expansion of world language (e.g., foreign language or American Sign Language) programs in elementary and secondary schools.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-07-29IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Armed Services.Senate
2019-07-29IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ]
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Policy Area :

Education
See Subjects
  • Education programs funding
  • Elementary and secondary education
  • Foreign language and bilingual programs
  • Teaching, teachers, curricula

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