Reaching English Learners Act
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (16 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
What this bill does
The Reaching English Learners Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, proposes the creation of a grant program managed by the Department of Education. This program would award funds to partnerships between colleges or universities and high-need school districts or early childhood education programs. The grants are intended to help prepare individuals who are training to become teachers to effectively instruct students who are learning English.
These grants would support the development or enhancement of teacher preparation programs. The goal is to equip future teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to help English learners achieve academic standards and proficiency in English. The program also aims to train teachers in identifying and supporting the specific learning, social, and emotional needs of English learners, including those with disabilities, and in engaging parents and communities.
The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. If passed by both the House and the Senate and signed into law by the President, the Department of Education would establish and administer this grant program. Grants would be competitive, awarded for up to five years, and require matching funds from non-Federal sources.
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Official summary
Reaching English Learners Act
This bill directs the Department of Education to establish a grant program for preparing individuals who are training to become teachers to effectively instruct English learners. Under the program, grants must be given to partnerships between (1) certain institutions of higher education, and (2) high-need local educational agencies or high-need early childhood education programs.
Timeline
16 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10436 do?
- The Reaching English Learners Act, introduced in the House of Representatives, proposes the creation of a grant program managed by the Department of Education. This program would award funds to partnerships between colleges or universities and high-need school districts or early childhood education programs. The grants are intended to help prepare individuals who are training to become teachers to effectively instruct students who are learning English. These grants would support the development or enhancement of teacher preparation programs. The goal is to equip future teachers with the knowledge and skills needed to help English learners achieve academic standards and proficiency in English. The program also aims to train teachers in identifying and supporting the specific learning, social, and emotional needs of English learners, including those with disabilities, and in engaging parents and communities. The bill has been referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. If passed by both the House and the Senate and signed into law by the President, the Department of Education would establish and administer this grant program. Grants would be competitive, awarded for up to five years, and require matching funds from non-Federal sources.
- Has H.R. 10436 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10436. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10436?
- H.R. 10436 was sponsored by Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7] (D-AZ), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10436?
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (16 Sep 2026).
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