H.R. 1239 · 115th Congress
World Language Advancement and Readiness Act of 2017
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- David Price
- Introduced
- 2017-02-28
- Latest action
- 2017-03-23 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Summary
World Language Advancement and Readiness Act of 2017
This bill directs the Department of Defense to award three-year competitive grants to state and local educational agencies for the establishment, improvement, or expansion of world language (e.g., foreign language or American Sign Language) programs in elementary and secondary schools.