H.R. 10438 — SYLLABLE Act of 2026

This section finds that demand for bilingual employees exceeds supply in the United States and that dual language immersion programs raise academic achievement for all students, including English learners and those from low-income families, while reducing achievement gaps. It notes that few African-American children from low-income families have access to such programs.

This section authorizes the Secretary to award not more than five grants, each for up to five years, to demonstrate high-quality dual language immersion programs serving children from low-income families, including English learners and minority children, from preschool through fifth grade. It reserves up to 5 percent of appropriated funds, including $250,000, for technical assistance, evaluation, and dissemination of best practices.