The proposed budget provides no funding for the Academic Centers for Public Health Preparedness, established in 2000 to strengthen bioterrorism and emergency preparedness by
linking academic expertise to state and local health agencies.
According to García, «A vast body of research has documented a direct
link between ELL students achievement and the
expertise and experience of the classroom teacher,» and that «To be effective, teachers must provide a classroom environment with ample opportunity for students to practice
academic language thoughtfully and meaningfully» (García 2010, p. 8).