World LEAP Act

The World LEAP Act creates a federal grant program to support world language and dual language education in K-12 schools, directly affecting local school districts and their students. It authorizes $15 million annually to fund competitive grants for school districts to establish or improve language programs, requiring grantees to reserve 20% of funds for teacher certification pathways and professional development, and 5% for program evaluation. The program prioritizes applications that partner with community heritage language schools, serve diverse students including English learners and heritage learners, and include sustainability plans beyond the grant period. Grantees must report annually on student enrollment, certified teacher numbers, and community support to measure program impact.