To amend the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to clarify that ASL students are English learners.
United States115th CongressHR-3550House of Representatives
Updated: Jul 28, 2017
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.
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Timeline
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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