[Edling] US - Good News for Language Programs as Congress Passes FY22 Omnibus Appropriations

[Francis M. Hult via Edling]

Joint National Committee for Languages (JNCL) and the National Council for
Languages and International Studies (NCLIS)

Good News for Language Programs as Congress Passes FY22 Omnibus
Appropriations

In total, the Department of Education will receive a nearly $3 billion
increase over last year. Language education and international studies
programs receiving increases include Title VI of HEA and Fulbright-Hays
with a combined increase of $3.5 million. No less than $500,000 in the
provided amount for Title VI is set to be used for establishing a Native
American Languages Resource Center to be administered by the Office of
Indian Education in the Department of Education. Additionally, Title III
English Language Acquisition received a $34 million increase and Title II-A
Teacher Effectiveness received a $27 million increase.

Full story:
https://www.languagepolicy.org/post/good-news-for-language-programs-as-congress-passes-fy22-omnibus-appropriations
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