Supporting Bilingual Education for Low-Income Children
This act aims to establish and expand high-quality dual language programs in schools, especially for children from low-income families, including English learners and minority children. This will better prepare children for school, improve their academic achievement, and develop their language skills, potentially opening up more future opportunities.
Key points
New grants for schools to create dual language programs from preschool through fifth grade.
Support for low-income children to improve their school readiness and academic performance.
Development of bilingual and multilingual skills for all students, regardless of their background.
Support for teachers through training and professional development in dual language instruction.
Expired
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