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Introduced
05/07/2020
05/07/2020
In Committee
05/07/2020
05/07/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
191st General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation relative to the certification of interpreters in educational settings, reports recommending that the accompanying bill (Senate, No. 2691).
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish a system for training, assessing, and certifying interpreters in educational settings in Massachusetts. It defines several key terms, including "Limited English Proficient (LEP) person," "Interpretation," and "Interpreter." The bill requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop and administer a system for certifying interpreters at three different tiers (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3) based on their level of language proficiency, educational terminology knowledge, and professional development. The bill mandates that Tier 3 interpreters be used for specialized meetings, while Tier 2 or 3 interpreters may be used for standard meetings. The bill also requires the department to develop an educational course to support the development of key competencies for interpreters in schools and create a publicly accessible mechanism to identify certified Tier 3 interpreters. The bill allows for a phased implementation of these provisions, subject to appropriation, before taking full effect statewide.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (7)
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Pat Jehlen (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joan Lovely (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
James Welch (D),
Other Sponsors (1)
Committee on Education (J)
Last Action
Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on Senate Ways and Means (on 05/07/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2691 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/S2691.pdf |
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