H.R. 3275 would support programs that offer instruction in Chinese language and culture.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editU.S.-China Language Engagement Act - Directs the wikiSecretary of Education to award competitive three-year grants to local educational agencies (LEAs) for innovative model programs establishing, improving, or expanding Chinese language and becultural studies instruction for their elementary school and secondary school students.

Directs the firstSecretary to provide a detailed summaryaward grants to LEAs for use in acquiring communications technologies or equipment to improve Chinese language instruction in elementary schools and secondary schools through computer-assisted instruction, distance learning, and virtual exchanges with schools in China.

Expresses the sense of Congress that increasing the number of students who receive substantial exposure to Chinese language and cultural studies before graduating from secondary school will enhance our global economic competitiveness in the bill!)21st century.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 9/19/2007: Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Elementary, and Secondary Education.
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== Points in Favor ==

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