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Enhanced Support for English Learners and Immigrant Children in Schools

This bill aims to improve support for English learners and immigrant children in schools. It provides additional resources, monitors progress, and ensures access to vital information, helping them achieve academic success and better integrate into the educational system.
Key points
Schools will collect more data on the racial, ethnic, gender, and linguistic diversity of teachers.
English learners will receive support to achieve high academic levels, ideally without being separated from other students.
Schools will monitor the progress of former English learners to ensure they continue to meet academic standards.
Increased access for English learners, immigrant children, and their parents to legal, educational, financial resources, and social services.
Educators and school staff will receive culturally competent training on how to best support English learners and immigrant children.
Agencies will assess the impact of local laws, including immigration laws, on English learners and immigrant children, and inform their families.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_3138
Sponsor: Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13]
Process start date: 2023-05-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to provide for additional activities, resources, and data collection with respect to English learners, and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3138.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-05-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Schools will collect more data on the racial, ethnic, gender, and linguistic diversity of teachers.
  • English learners will receive support to achieve high academic levels, ideally without being separated from other students.
  • Schools will monitor the progress of former English learners to ensure they continue to meet academic standards.
  • Increased access for English learners, immigrant children, and their parents to legal, educational, financial resources, and social services.
  • Educators and school staff will receive culturally competent training on how to best support English learners and immigrant children.
  • Agencies will assess the impact of local laws, including immigration laws, on English learners and immigrant children, and inform their families.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Espaillat, Adriano [D-NY-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

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