Fluctuating foreign language fundingThe Higher Education Act, signed in 1965 by President Lyndon B. Johnson, strengthened resources and provided financial assistance to higher education institutions. Title VI specifically funded global education programs, like international studies and foreign language centers. These moves are an attempt to undermine the importance of international education programs, Ross said. Specifically, the Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act would:Reauthorize and extend programs for international and foreign language studies, including National Resource Centers, Language Resource Centers, Undergraduate International Studies and American Overseas Research Centers. Extend and update the International Research and Innovation program, including establishing a national database on international and foreign language education.