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Support for English Learner Teachers: New Education Grants

This act establishes a grant program for higher education institutions to better prepare future teachers for working with students who are English learners. The goal is to help these students achieve higher academic results and faster English proficiency, leading to their educational and professional success.
Key points
Colleges can receive funds to create or improve teacher training programs specializing in teaching English learners.
These programs aim to teach how to support English learners in meeting high academic standards and achieving English proficiency.
Preference will be given to institutions recruiting teacher candidates from underrepresented populations or former English learners.
Teachers will learn to identify and address the specific needs of English learners with disabilities and support their social and emotional development.
The act promotes clinical experience in classrooms serving English learners and mentoring by certified English learner teachers.
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Print number: 118_HR_3605
Sponsor: Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7]
Process start date: 2023-05-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Reaching English Learners Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_3605.

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 2023-05-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Colleges can receive funds to create or improve teacher training programs specializing in teaching English learners.
  • These programs aim to teach how to support English learners in meeting high academic standards and achieving English proficiency.
  • Preference will be given to institutions recruiting teacher candidates from underrepresented populations or former English learners.
  • Teachers will learn to identify and address the specific needs of English learners with disabilities and support their social and emotional development.
  • The act promotes clinical experience in classrooms serving English learners and mentoring by certified English learner teachers.
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. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7].

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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