The World LEAP Act establishes a program to award grants for world language and dual language education programs.
The World LEAP Act aims to address the shortage of world language and bilingual educators by awarding grants to local educational agencies. These grants will support the establishment and improvement of world language and dual language programs in elementary and secondary schools. The act emphasizes the importance of language skills in a global economy and seeks to provide pathways for certification and professional development for teachers. It also encourages partnerships with community-based heritage language schools and aims to recruit students into language education programs.
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