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HR 1660 · in committee · niche

BEST Act

What this bill does

  • The bill provides federal grants to states to establish or improve Biliteracy Seal programs recognizing student proficiency in English and a second language.
  • Students who demonstrate proficiency in speaking, writing, and other language skills in two languages are affected, including Native American language speakers.
  • The Department of Education will award renewable two-year grants to fund these programs.

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    How might biliteracy seal programs affect college admissions and job market competitiveness for participating students?

  2. 02

    Which states currently lack biliteracy programs, and what barriers prevent them from establishing these initiatives without federal funding?

  3. 03

    What metrics would the Department of Education use to measure whether grant-funded programs successfully improve student language proficiency outcomes?

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Sponsor · D-CA-26

Julia Brownley

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Legislative timeline

  1. 2025-02-27 · house · IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

  2. 2025-02-27 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. 2025-02-27 · IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

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