United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 D cosponsors

S 1722 — Early Learning Proficiency Act

Last action — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Early Learning Proficiency Act - Requires states to issue guidance to local educational agencies (LEAs) regarding permissible uses of school improvement funds under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to serve preschool children. Amends title III of the ESEA to allow LEAs to use subgrant funds under the English language acquisition and language enhancement program to develop and implement prekindergarten language programs. Directs the Secretary of Education to issue guidance to LEAs on the use of funds under title III of the ESEA for prekindergarten programs. Requires that guidance to promote LEAs' use of funds under part B (Improving Language Instruction Educational Programs) of title III for early childhood professional development systems.

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Action History

  1. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

  2. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6604)

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 1722 do?
Early Learning Proficiency Act - Requires states to issue guidance to local educational agencies (LEAs) regarding permissible uses of school improvement funds under part A of title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 (ESEA) to serve preschool children. Amends title III of the ESEA to allow LEAs to use subgrant funds under the English language acquisition and language enhancement program to develop and implement prekindergarten language programs. Directs the Secretary of Education to issue guidance to LEAs on the use of funds under title III of the ESEA for prekindergarten programs. Requires that guidance to promote LEAs' use of funds under part B (Improving Language Instruction Educational Programs) of title III for early childhood professional development systems.
Who sponsors S 1722?
S 1722 is sponsored by Barbara Boxer (D).
What is the current status of S 1722?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 1722?
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