Langevin Introduces SPELL Act to Address the Shortage of Teachers of English Learners in Rhode Island
September 18, 2019
September 18, 2019
WASHINGTON, Sept. 18 -- Rep. Jim Langevin, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today introduced the Supporting Providers of English Language Learning (SPELL) Act. The legislation aims to address the English learner (EL) teacher shortage by making highly-qualified EL teachers eligible for up to $17,500 in student loan forgiveness. Congressmen Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) and Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) joined Langevin on the bill as original cospon . . .
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today introduced the Supporting Providers of English Language Learning (SPELL) Act. The legislation aims to address the English learner (EL) teacher shortage by making highly-qualified EL teachers eligible for up to $17,500 in student loan forgiveness. Congressmen Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) and Raul Grijalva (D-AZ) joined Langevin on the bill as original cospon . . .