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A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to award institutions of higher education grants for teaching English learners.
5/3/2024, 10:56 AM
Summary of Bill S 4256
Bill 118 s 4256, also known as the "Grant for Teaching English Learners Act," is a proposed amendment to the Higher Education Act of 1965. The purpose of this bill is to direct the Secretary of Education to provide grants to institutions of higher education for the purpose of teaching English learners.
The bill aims to address the needs of English learners in higher education by providing funding to institutions that offer programs and services specifically designed to support these students. By awarding grants to institutions, the Secretary of Education hopes to improve the educational outcomes and success rates of English learners in higher education.
If passed, this bill would require the Secretary of Education to establish criteria for awarding grants to institutions of higher education. These criteria would likely include factors such as the number of English learners served by the institution, the quality of the programs and services offered to English learners, and the institution's track record of supporting English learners. Overall, the Grant for Teaching English Learners Act seeks to address the unique needs of English learners in higher education and provide them with the support and resources necessary to succeed academically.
The bill aims to address the needs of English learners in higher education by providing funding to institutions that offer programs and services specifically designed to support these students. By awarding grants to institutions, the Secretary of Education hopes to improve the educational outcomes and success rates of English learners in higher education.
If passed, this bill would require the Secretary of Education to establish criteria for awarding grants to institutions of higher education. These criteria would likely include factors such as the number of English learners served by the institution, the quality of the programs and services offered to English learners, and the institution's track record of supporting English learners. Overall, the Grant for Teaching English Learners Act seeks to address the unique needs of English learners in higher education and provide them with the support and resources necessary to succeed academically.
Current Status of Bill S 4256
Bill S 4256 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 2, 2024. Bill S 4256 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on May 2, 2024. Bill S 4256's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of May 2, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4256
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4256
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4256
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to
award institutions of higher education grants for teaching English learners.
A bill to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to direct the Secretary of Education to
award institutions of higher education grants for teaching English learners.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 4256
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