Julia Brownley: “I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is…”

“I have an amendment at the desk. The Acting CHAIR. The Clerk will designate the amendment. The text of the amendment is as follows: At the end of title VIII of the bill, add the following new section: SEC. 802. STATE SEAL OF BILITERACY PROGRAM. (a) Establishment.--The Secretary of Education shall award grants to States to establish or improve a Seal of Biliteracy program to recognize student proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and a second language. (b) Grant Application.--In order to receive a grant under this section, a State shall submit an application to the Secretary at such time, in such manner, and containing such information and assurances as the Secretary may require, including-- (1) a description of the criteria a student must meet to demonstrate proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and a second language; (2) assurances that a student who meets the requirements under paragraph (1)-- (A) receives a permanent seal or other marker on the student's secondary school diploma or its equivalent; and (B) receives documentation of proficiency in the student's official academic transcript; and (3) assurances that a student is not charged a fee for submitting an application under subsection (c).…”