[Lgpolicy] US - Legislation to Foster Language Programs for K-12 Students

[Francis M. Hult via Lgpolicy]

Rep. Jimmy Panetta Introduces Legislation to Foster Language Programs for
K-12 Students

United States Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), House Co-Chair of the
America’s Languages Caucus, introduced the World Language Education
Assistance Program (or World LEAP) Act (H.R. 5603) to establish a
first-of-its-kind world language and dual language education grants program
for K-12 schools.  Recently, higher education institutions have moved to
eliminate world language offerings in addition to state efforts to end
language immersion programs.  Rep. Panetta’s legislation would ensure
language instruction remains a critical component of education curricula.

Full text:
https://panetta.house.gov/media/press-releases/rep-jimmy-panetta-introduces-legislation-foster-language-programs-k-12
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