U.S.-China Language Engagement Act

Summary

U.S.-China Language Engagement Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to award competitive three-year grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) for innovative model programs establishing, improving, or expanding Chinese language and cultural studies instruction for their elementary school and secondary school students. Directs the Secretary to award grants to LEAs for use in acquiring communications technologies or equipment to improve Chinese language instruction in elementary schools and secondary schools through computer-assisted instruction, distance learning, and virtual exchanges with schools in China. Expresses the sense of Congress that increasing the number of students who receive substantial exposure to Chinese language and cultural studies before graduating from secondary school will enhance our global economic competitiveness in the 21st century.

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Timeline

1. 7 May 2009

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 May 2009

   Introduced

   Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1105)

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 May 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 7 May 2009

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 4 June 2009

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 7 May 2009 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 7 May 2009

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 7 May 2009

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 7 May 2009

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Sponsors

• SUSAN DAVIS · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Kirk, Mark Steven [R-IL] · R · Sponsor
• Rick Larsen · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Honda, Michael M. [D-CA-17] · D · Cosponsor
• Erik Paulsen · R · Cosponsor
• Gerald Connolly · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Forbes, J. Randy [R-VA-4] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsed00 · Standing

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