Bilingual Education Act

Bilingual Education Reform Act - Extends the Bilingual Education Act of 1967 through fiscal year 1978 with increased appropriations. Designates 35 percent of all appropriations in excess of $35 million for bilingual teacher training programs.

Defines "bilingual education program." Requires that a bilingual education program make provision for the voluntary enrollment, of children whose language is English, in order that they may learn the language and cultural heritage of the children of limited English-speaking ability for whom the particular program of bilingual education is designed.

Authorizes the making of grants to institutions for the establishment, and improvement of training programs for persons participating in bilingual education programs.

Establishes, within the Office of Education, a Bureau of Bilingual Education to be headed by a Director of Bilingual Education.

Requires the Director to submit to Congress a report on the activities of the Bureau. Specifies the items to be included in such report.

Authorizes contracts with public agencies, institutions, and organizations in order to conduct research and experimental projects in the field of bilingual and bicultural education.

Establishes a National Advisory Council on Bilingual Education consisting of 15 members appointed by the President.

Provides that the Council shall review and evaluate the administration of this Act, including its effectiveness in improving the educational attainment of children with limited English-speaking ability.

Provides, under the Vocational Education Act, for the development of bilingual education vocational programs. Authorizes $40,000,000 for the establishment of this program in each of the next 2 fiscal years.

Provides, under the Adult Education Act and the Library Services and Construction Act, for bilingual programs.