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SPELL Act
2/4/2025, 4:28 PM
Summary of Bill HR 460
The SPELL Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 460, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of literacy and reading proficiency among students in the United States.
The SPELL Act aims to improve literacy rates by providing additional funding and resources to schools and educators. This includes funding for professional development programs for teachers, as well as grants for schools to implement evidence-based literacy instruction. The bill also emphasizes the importance of early intervention and support for students who are struggling with reading.
Additionally, the SPELL Act seeks to increase access to high-quality literacy materials and resources for students, particularly those from low-income communities. This includes funding for libraries and literacy programs, as well as initiatives to promote reading and literacy outside of the classroom. Overall, the SPELL Act is designed to address the issue of literacy in a comprehensive and proactive manner, with the goal of improving reading proficiency among students across the United States.
The SPELL Act aims to improve literacy rates by providing additional funding and resources to schools and educators. This includes funding for professional development programs for teachers, as well as grants for schools to implement evidence-based literacy instruction. The bill also emphasizes the importance of early intervention and support for students who are struggling with reading.
Additionally, the SPELL Act seeks to increase access to high-quality literacy materials and resources for students, particularly those from low-income communities. This includes funding for libraries and literacy programs, as well as initiatives to promote reading and literacy outside of the classroom. Overall, the SPELL Act is designed to address the issue of literacy in a comprehensive and proactive manner, with the goal of improving reading proficiency among students across the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 460
Supporting Providers of English Language Learning Act or the SPELL Act
This bill allows elementary and secondary school teachers who teach English learners, bilingual students, or dual language immersion students to receive additional amounts of student loan forgiveness and loan cancellation.
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Current Status of Bill HR 460
Bill HR 460 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 24, 2023. Bill HR 460 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 24, 2023. Bill HR 460's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. as of January 24, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 460
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
15Democrat Cosponsors
15Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 460
Primary Policy Focus
EducationPotential Impact Areas
- Elementary and secondary education
- Foreign language and bilingual programs
- Student aid and college costs
- Teaching, teachers, curricula
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 460
SPELL Act
SPELL Act
Supporting Providers of English Language Learning Act
To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to provide additional amounts of loan forgiveness to teachers of English learners and teachers of bilingual and dual language immersion students, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 460
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