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U.S.-China Language Engagement Act

Introduced: August 1, 2007 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 19, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
Aug 2, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1702)
Aug 1, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Aug 1, 2007
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

U.S.-China Language Engagement Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to award competitive three-year grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) for innovative model programs establishing, improving, or expanding Chinese language and cultural studies instruction for their elementary school and secondary school students.

Directs the Secretary to award grants to LEAs for use in acquiring communications technologies or equipment to improve Chinese language instruction in elementary schools and secondary schools through computer-assisted instruction, distance learning, and virtual exchanges with schools in China.

Expresses the sense of Congress that increasing the number of students who receive substantial exposure to Chinese language and cultural studies before graduating from secondary school will enhance our global economic competitiveness in the 21st century.

What's happening now September 19, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2