HB+74

HB 74

Sponsored by M. Tutkovics (I - RI) and L. Hurley (I - NC) Purpose – **The Purpose of the bill is to learn a second language at a younger age. Young learners have more of an interest and curiosity to learn so they can grow to have more opportunities to interact globally and locally.
 * H.B. 74 **
 * Global Language for the Younger Generation **


 * Eligibility- **This bill is in effect for all of the schools in the United States including all private schools. It starts when kids reach the age of six. It stays in affect throughout the school years PK-12


 * Terms and Benefits- **To fund this bill, around $3,000 per year will be given to each school. This should pay for teachers and resources needed to teach each course. In each school there should be three language teachers. This bill will be in affect permanently. If this bill is passed, all children starting at the age of six will start a foreign language class.


 * Fiscal Impact- **
 * EQUIPMENT || Textbooks, workbooks, DVDs and CD’s || $250 - $300 || Provided by the school ||
 * LABOR || Foreign language teachers || $39,000 - $45,000 || Provided by the school ||
 * EDUCATION || Graduated from school and has a teaching degree. Fluent in the language || Around $30,000 || Teacher’s pay for their own education ||
 * OTHER || Desks, classrooms, supplies || $1,000 || Provided by the school ||