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World LEAP Act

Introduced: July 10, 2025 Introduced by: Kiggans, Jennifer A. Republican · Virginia See on congress.gov

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Feb 25, 2025

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World Language Education Assistance Program Act or the World LEAP Act

This bill requires the Department of Education to award competitive grants to local educational agencies to establish and carry out new, or improve existing, world language or dual language programs.

What's happening now February 25, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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Education and Workforce Committee
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