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MA H4428
Relative to the training, assessment, and use of qualified school interpreters in educational settings
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Introduced
02/20/2020
02/20/2020
In Committee
02/20/2020
02/20/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the training, assessment, and use of qualified school interpreters in educational settings
AI Summary
This bill seeks to establish a system for training, assessing, and determining the qualifications of interpreters in educational settings in Massachusetts. It defines different tiers of interpreters based on their level of proficiency and competency, and requires the use of higher-tier interpreters for specialized meetings such as those related to special education and discipline. The bill also directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop training programs and a publicly accessible mechanism to identify qualified tier-3 interpreters for specialized meetings. The bill allows for a phased implementation across school districts, subject to appropriation, before full statewide implementation.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (20)
Ruth Balser (D),
Christine Barber (D),
Tony Cabral (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Marjorie Decker (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Nika Elugardo (D),
Sean Garballey (D),
Jim Hawkins (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Louis Kafka (D),
Kay Khan (D),
David LeBoeuf (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Matt Muratore (R),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
José Tosado (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Committee on Education (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means (on 02/20/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4428 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4428.pdf |
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