HR 2708 · 98th Congress · Education

Foreign Language Assistance for National Security Act of 1983

Introduced 1983-04-21· Sponsored by Rep. Simon, Paul [D-IL-22]· House

Bill Progress

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Labor and Human Resources.(1984-02-27)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1984-02-23
Yea 265Nay 120
PassedHouse · 1984-02-23
Yea 265Nay 120

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Foreign Language Assistance for National Security Act of 1983 - Directs the Secretary of Education to make grants to State educational agencies to fund model programs, designed and operated by local educational agencies, for the improvement and expansion of foreign language study for children aged five through 17 who reside within their school districts. Sets forth formulas for determining the amount of such grants based on State population. Sets forth provisions relating to the availability of such funds. Sets forth grant application requirements for State educational agencies, including provisions for periodic student proficiency evaluation. Requires ratable reduction of such grants when appropriations are insufficient. Directs the Secretary to make grants to State agencies to fund model foreign language programs designed and operated at community and junior colleges. Bases the amount of such grants on State population. Sets forth grant application requirements, including periodic student proficiency evaluation. Requires ratable reduction of such grants when appropriations are insufficient. Directs the Secretary to make grants to institutions of higher education to cover part of …

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Cosponsors (20)

17 Democrats2 Republicans1 Independent