Arizona Congresswoman Proposes Bills to Fund English Learner Education
What happened
Adelita Grijalva proposed three bills in Arizona to fund literacy classes, dual language programs, and teacher training for students learning English in the state. Her Reaching English Learners Act would create competitive grants for colleges that partner with high-need school districts or early childhood programs.
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Why it matters
The legislation introduces a mechanism for new funding into Arizona's education sector by providing competitive grants to colleges. This proposal comes after reports indicated that the state lowered the score students need to pass its English proficiency test.
Adelita Grijalva is proposing legislation in Arizona to protect state food assistance funding.
From propublica.org
Who's involved
- Adelita GrijalvaProposed bills to fund literacy classes and language services in Arizona.
- Tom HorneSuperintendent of Public Instruction and defender of Arizona’s English-only policies.
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- ArizonaSpeculative
The state of Arizona might see increased investment in teacher training and educational programs through the proposed competitive grants.
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The entities involved
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Adelita Grijalva
American politician (born 1970)
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Arizona
state of the United States of America