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Signing is Language Act
10/28/2022, 1:46 AM
Congressional Summary of HR 5483
Signing is Language Act
This bill counts an individual whose native language is sign language 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 in schools.
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Current Status of Bill HR 5483
Bill HR 5483 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 18, 2019. Bill HR 5483 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 18, 2019. Bill HR 5483's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. as of December 18, 2019
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5483
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
8Democrat Cosponsors
8Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5483
Primary Policy Focus
EducationPotential Impact Areas
- Disability and paralysis
- Education programs funding
- Elementary and secondary education
- Foreign language and bilingual programs
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5483
Signing is Language Act
To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to clarify that ASL students are English learners.
Signing is Language Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 5483
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