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To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to clarify that ASL students are English learners.

USA115th CongressHR-3550| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2017
Rick Larsen

Rick Larsen

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (4)
Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Jul 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • July 28, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • July 28, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2353: Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act
Disability and paralysisEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationForeign language and bilingual programs

To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to clarify that ASL students are English learners.

USA115th CongressHR-3550| House 
| Updated: 7/28/2017
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.
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Timeline
Jul 28, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
  • July 28, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • July 28, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Rick Larsen

Rick Larsen

Democratic Representative

Washington

Cosponsors (4)
Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • HR 115-2353: Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Disability and paralysisEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationForeign language and bilingual programs