Amendment to the Riggs amendment (A001) sought to specify that a State may approve grants to an entity only if the entity is not in violation of any State law regarding the education of English language learners, except if necessary for the entity to comply with Federal law (including a Federal court order).

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Amendment Number
880
Description
Amendment to the Riggs amendment (A001) sought to specify that a State may approve grants to an entity only if the entity is not in violation of any State law regarding the education of English language learners, except if necessary for the entity to comply with Federal law (including a Federal court order).
Purpose
An amendment to specify that the State may approve grants to an entity only if it is in compliance with State law regarding the education of English language learners, except if it is necessary for the entity to comply with Federal law (including a Federal court order).
Congress
105
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Sep 10, 1998
Latest Action Text
On agreeing to the Martinez amendment (A002) Failed by recorded vote: 205 - 208 (Roll No. 422).
Latest Action Time
17:05:19
Submitted Date
Sep 10, 1998
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 15, 2021
Amendment 880 — Informed