U.S. Congress - S.1478 Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009
S.1478 - Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009
A bill to strengthen communities through English literacy and civics education for new Americans, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)
All Bill Titles
- Official: A bill to strengthen communities through English literacy and civics education for new Americans, and for other purposes. as introduced.
- Short: Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009 as introduced.
This Bill currently has no wiki content. If you would like to create a wiki entry for this bill, please Login, and then select the wiki tab to create it.
Bill's Views
- Today: 4
- Past Seven Days: 12
- All-Time: 1,495
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Committees
Official Summary
7/21/2009--Introduced.Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009 - Amends the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (the Act) to allow state leadership activities grants to be used to provide technical assistance to faith and community-based orgOfficial Summary
7/21/2009--Introduced.Strengthen and Unite Communities with Civics Education and English Skills Act of 2009 - Amends the Adult Education and Family Literacy Act (the Act) to allow state leadership activities grants to be used to provide technical assistance to faith and community-based organizations desiring grants under the Act. Directs the National Institute for Literacy to:(1) disseminate information regarding integrated English literacy, U.S. history, and civics education programs; and
(2) study the effectiveness of distance learning or self-study programs for English language learners. Makes integrated English literacy, U.S. history, and civics education programs eligible for assistance under the Secretary of Education's national leadership activities program. Requires the Secretary to award grants to states for integrated English literacy, U.S. history, and civics education programs, with each state's grant amount tied to the size and growth of their recent immigrant population. Amends the Act and the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to replace references to individuals of limited English proficiency with references to English language learners. Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide:
(1) tax credits to teachers of English language learners;
(2) tax deductions for the expenses of becoming certified as such teachers; and
(3) tax credits for employers' expenses in making adult education and literacy services available to their employees. Requires the Commissioner for Education Research of the National Center for Education Research to establish a national research and development center for adult education and literacy, or include adult education if a center for adult literacy has already been established. Establishes the Presidential Award for Business Leadership in Promoting United States Citizenship to be awarded to companies and other organizations that make extraordinary efforts in assisting their employees and members to learn English and increase their understanding of U.S. history and civics. Renames the Office of Citizenship within U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services of the Department of Homeland Security the Office of Citizenship and New Americans (the Office). Includes among its functions, furthering the integration of immigrants into this country. Permits the Office to accept donations in support of its activities. Authorizes the Chief of the Office to provide grants to states to:
(1) form State New American Councils to develop and implement comprehensive immigrant introduction plans and disseminate information pertaining to effective English acquisition and civics education programs; and
(2) award subgrants, through such Councils, to local governments to assist them in integrating immigrants into communities pursuant to such plans. Establishes a New Citizens Award program authorizing the President to present a medal to up to 10 new citizens per year who make an outstanding contribution to this country.
...Read the Rest
Recent News Coverage
Hmmmm, no news coverage found for this bill at this time. This means that this this bill has not yet been mentioned on a publicly-searchable news website by either its official number (for example, "H.R. 3200") or title (for example, "America's Affordable Health Choices Act of 2009"). As soon as that changes, our daily automated search across the Web will catch it and include it here. If this bill is of interest to you, you can write a letter to the editor referring to this bill by name, and if your letter is published on the Web, a link back your letter will appear here within about one day. Or, if you know of a news article about this bill to display here, email us the web address of this page and the web address of your suggested news article: Our editorial team will post relevant links as quickly as possible. Thanks for helping to build public knowledge about Congress.
Recent Blog Coverage
View All (10)
|
View Top Rated
History of Dog Shows - Care2 News Network
The amendment - which is based on S. 1478, known as the Puppy Protection Act - creates a "three strikes and you're out" system for the worst offenders who repeatedly violate the Animal Welfare Act. The amendment limits the number of ...
Umsatzsteuer: Vorsteuerabzug – EuGH zeigt Betriebsprüfern Grenzen ...
u.a Wäger, Anm. zu dem EuGH Urteil, DStR 2010 S. 1478). Es bleibt abzuwarten, wie sich der Bundesfinanzhof zu der Fragestellung der Rückwirkung der Rechnungsberichtigung positionieren wird. Laufende Verfahren sollten per Rechtsbehelf ...
Vorsteuerabzug: Falsch adressierte Rechnung (FG) : Peter Swertz
u.a Wäger, Anm. zu dem EuGH Urteil, DStR 2010 S. 1478). Es bleibt abzuwarten, wie sich der BFH zu der Fragestellung der Rückwirkung der Rechnungsberichtigung positionieren wird. Quelle Prof. Rolf-R. Radeisen. Quelle: Haufe ...
Vote on This Bill
-
Share This Bill
More Share via Email
