US HB3550 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 5-0)
Status: Introduced on July 28 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-07-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Pending: House Education And The Workforce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on July 28 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-07-28 - Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Pending: House Education And The Workforce Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Signing is Language Act This bill amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to: (1) include in the definition of "English learner" an individual whose native language is American Sign Language, and (2) count such individuals in the number of English learners in a state for the purpose of determining the amount of federal funds allotted to a state for English language programs.
Title
Signing is Language Act
Sponsors
| Rep. Rick Larsen [D-WA] | Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI] | Rep. Eric Swalwell [D-CA] | Rep. Pramila Jayapal [D-WA] |
| Rep. Zoe Lofgren [D-CA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-07-28 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. |
| 2017-07-28 | House | Introduced in House |
Same As/Similar To
HB2353 (Related) 2018-07-31 - Became Public Law No: 115-224.
Subjects
Disability and paralysis
Education
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign language and bilingual programs
Education
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Foreign language and bilingual programs
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/3550/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr3550/BILLS-115hr3550ih.pdf |
