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Introduced
01/12/2021
01/12/2021
In Committee
02/28/2022
02/28/2022
Crossed Over
02/08/2022
02/08/2022
Passed
03/10/2022
03/10/2022
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/23/2022
03/23/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT Relating to language access in public schools; adding a new section to chapter 28A.605 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.300 RCW; adding new sections to chapter 28A.320 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.710 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.345 RCW; adding a new section to chapter 28A.630 RCW; creating a new section; repealing RCW 28A.155.230; and providing an expiration date.
AI Summary
This bill aims to increase language access in public schools. It requires school districts to implement language access plans and programs for culturally responsive, systemic family engagement. The bill provides for a language access technical assistance program to support these efforts, establishes an advisory committee to guide and monitor implementation, and directs the development of credentialing requirements for interpreters working in educational settings outside the classroom. The goal is to improve communication between schools and families with language access barriers, in order to reduce educational opportunity gaps.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Education
Sponsors (13)
Tina Orwall (D)*,
Steve Bergquist (D),
Lisa Callan (D),
Lauren Davis (D),
Mia Gregerson (D),
David Hackney (D),
Jesse Johnson (D),
Nicole Macri (D),
Gerry Pollet (D),
Bill Ramos (D),
Tarra Simmons (D),
My-Linh Thai (D),
Javier Valdez (D),
Last Action
Effective date 6/9/2022. (on 03/23/2022)
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