Families Learning and Understanding English Together Act of 2005

The Families Learning and Understanding English Together Act of 2005 (H.R. 2923) proposed a federal grant program to support family literacy services for households with limited English proficiency. The bill aimed to improve the English language and literacy skills of both parents and children in families where at least one child is under the age of eight.

If enacted, the legislation would have provided funding for local organizations to offer integrated educational services, helping parents gain the language skills necessary to support their children’s education and economic stability. The bill also included provisions for technical training and program evaluations to ensure these literacy services met specific performance standards. Although introduced in 2005, the bill did not advance past the subcommittee stage and did not become law.