The hearing population will also benefit from this bill. This bill might well be the answer to the illiteracy problem that afflicts our Nation. There are 27 million American adults who are functionally illiterate. 18 million children in grades kindergarten to third grade who are now learning how to read. about 3 to 4 million immigrants who are seeking to learn English as a second language. and countless other Americans who are seeking to improve their literacy skills. All of these Americans will benefit greatly from the passage of this bill. Studies have shown that exposure to closedcaptioned television improves students work recognition. reasoning. comprehensive. and language retention skills.
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