H.R.0459

Illinois House Resolution 459 urges federal lawmakers to maintain and improve educational services for English learners.

Illinois House Resolution 459 urges federal lawmakers to prioritize and maintain educational services for English learners. It highlights the importance of maintaining and increasing funding for these services, particularly under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Title III. The resolution emphasizes the need for language access services for parents with limited English proficiency and the educational rights of all students. It also notes that the majority of English learners in Illinois were born in the U.S. and are entitled to a free and appropriate public education.