Governor Signs Bill to Help Young English Language Learners

This is good news; if these kids don't learn English completely, they will suffer all through their school years and then in the rest of their lives.    - - Donna Poisl

By Sharie Harvin, Reporter

LAS VEGAS -- Thousands of Clark County School District students whose primary language is not English will soon have $50 million funding more of their education.

Nevada Gov. Brian Sandoval signed the state's first-ever funded bill for English language learners, or ELL, at the YMCA, 4141 Meadows Lane, on Wednesday.

Of the 67,000 students considered English language learners, 75 percent are below average in reading and more than half are underperforming in math.
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