Signing is Language Act

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

1. 28 July 2017

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

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2. 28 July 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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3. 28 July 2017

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

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Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 28 July 2017 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 28 July 2017

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 28 July 2017

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 28 July 2017

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Sponsors

• Rick Larsen · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4] · D · Cosponsor
• Eric Swalwell · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Lofgren, Zoe [D-CA-18] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsed00 · Standing

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