HCONRES 294 · 101th Congress · Education

To express the sense of the Congress regarding a national agenda for extending and improving foreign language instruction in the elementary schools of the Nation.

Introduced 1990-03-29· Sponsored by Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-7]· House

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Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Elementary, Secondary and Vocational Education.(1990-04-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Expresses the sense of the Congress that foreign language instruction should begin at the elementary school level. Urges State and local educational agencies to initiate programs of foreign language instruction in elementary schools. Supports the statements of: (1) the National Governors' Association calling for such programs; and (2) the Follow-Up Committee to the Wingspread Consultation on Elementary School Foreign Languages, calling for establishment of a Blue Ribbon Commission to address the national agenda for foreign language instruction in elementary schools.…

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Cosponsors (20)

18 Democrats2 Republicans