Bill Supporting Grants for Foreign Language Instruction for Young Learners Passes House
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Young minds absorb language like sponges, and a new bill aims to put that to good use. Senate Bill 2275, now headed for final approval, would offer grants to schools introducing foreign languages in early grades. The idea? Start young, when learning is easier and more natural. The funding—up to $2,500 per school—can help with materials or even support teachers willing to learn alongside their students. With strong bipartisan backing, this initiative could open doors for North Dakota’s youngest learners in an increasingly global world.
The bill passed the house by a vote of 68-24-2. Details can be found below.
SB 2275
A BILL for an Act to create and enact a new section to chapter 15.1-21 of the North Dakota Century Code, relating to a pilot program to provide stipends for kindergarten through grade three teachers who teach students a foreign language; and to provide an appropriation.
House Sponsors: Fisher (R, District 5),
Senate Sponsors: Luick (R, District 25), Bekkedahl (R, District 1), Davison (R, District 41), Lemm (R, District 20),
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