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ADVOCACY

We're working towards and preparing for a more-multilingual future for America. Come join us and take action today!

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Legislation to Revitalize and Restore Indigenous Languages, Support Native Language Programs

The Native American Language Resource Center Act is currently seeking additional co-sponsors. JNCL-NCLIS will be sending an alert through...

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VA Language Advocates, Oppose VA HB 1947 Coding as World Language

Update 2/1/2021 this bill was defeated thanks to our tireless advocates! More details to follow *This is a state bill for Virginia...

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ADVOCACY REPORT: Advocates Urge Congress to Fund World Language Grants Program

Group funding letter for the World Language Advancement and Readiness Grants Program gains 15 Congressional signatures during fast-paced...

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Sign On to Help Expand PPP and Support 501(c)(6) Non-Profit Organizations

Join JNCL-NCLIS in supporting relief for nonprofit associations by adding your organization's name to ASAE's community sign-on letter....

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California AB 2257: 4 Words Can Protect Translators and Interpreters

FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY Urge CA legislators to include a simple 4-word amendment ("professional translators and interpreters") in...

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Take Action to Protect Translators and Interpreters, AB 1850 in Senate Labor Committee Early August

FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY The assembly bill is set to be heard in the Senate Labor Committee as early as August 5th, 2020 Proposed AB...

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Presidential Proclamation 10014: Urge Congress to Exempt Language Educators

Without exemption, the restrictions placed on H-1B and select J-1 visa programs, will have a profoundly negative impact on language and...

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Survey of Impact: Data Collection and Request for Exemption for Language Educators

Dear Colleagues, Many language advocates have reached out to ask how they can help language educators and programs affect by Presidential...

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Fixing AB 5: Amending AB 1850 is Critical for Protecting Translators and Interpreters

FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS ONLY Contact your CA Assembly Representative today and ask that they amend AB 1850, Worker Classification:...

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Tell Your Story | Healthcare Language Access Barriers, COVID-19

Help Document the Impact of Language Barriers on the Patient Population Language barriers are preventing many members of our diverse...

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Our membership is shaping the nation's language policy by making the natural connection between languages and the following issue areas:

ISSUE AREAS

K-12 EDUCATION

economic

growth

NATIONAL

SECURITY

HIGHER

EDUCATION

Revitalizing

native

American

languages

Developing HERITAGE

Languages

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