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- H.R.2549
H.R.2549: BEST Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about education
- Introduced June 27, 2013
- Latest Major Action Sept. 13, 2013
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
14 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Biliteracy Education Seal and Teaching Act or the BEST Act - Directs the Secretary of Education to award renewable two-year grants to states to establish or improve a Seal of Biliteracy program to recognize student proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and a second language. Requires students who wish to participate in such a program to submit an application to their state that includes assurances that they: (1) will...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 13, 2013 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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| June 27, 2013 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
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| June 27, 2013 |
Introduced in the House by Julia Brownley (D-Calif.) |