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Increased Federal Funding for English Education for Migrants from Puerto Rico.

This law increases federal funding for US states that receive students relocating from Puerto Rico. These funds are specifically allocated for English Language Acquisition programs, aiming for faster integration of these children into the American education system. This ensures schools have better resources to provide necessary language support to new students.
Key points
Increases federal grants for states designated for English Language Acquisition programs.
Children relocating from Puerto Rico to US states are now fully counted when calculating the amount of these grants, similar to immigrant children.
The change ensures public schools receive adequate funding to help these students achieve English proficiency.
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Additional Information
ELEVATE Act of 2023
Print number: S 2467
Sponsor: Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL]
Process start date: 2023-07-25