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S 1152 United States Senate · 117th Congress

ELEVATE Act

Summary
Ensuring Linguistic Excellence and Vocational Aptitude by Teaching English Act or the ELEVATE Act This bill allows elementary and secondary school students who have migrated from Puerto Rico to the states to be fully considered as English learners for annual state allotments under the English Language Acquisition grant program.
Issues: ✓ EducationSupports EducationExpands eligibility for English Language Acquisition grants, ensuring funding for Puerto Rican migrant students as English learners, advancing educational access and funding.92% confidence ✓ ImmigrationSupports ImmigrationEnables Puerto Rican migrant students to access English language acquisition grants, providing educational support services for immigrant integration.90% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2021
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Introduced Apr 15, 2021 Last action Apr 15, 2021
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Apr 15, 2021
Committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Apr 15, 2021
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors

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Photo of Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio
RRepublican
FL
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Photo of Christopher Murphy
Christopher Murphy
DDemocratic
CT
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Photo of Richard Blumenthal
Richard Blumenthal
DDemocratic
CT
n/a
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Photo of Rick Scott
Rick Scott
RRepublican
FL
n/a