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MA H552
Relative to the training, assessment, and assignment of qualified school interpreters in educational settings
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Introduced
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
In Committee
03/29/2021
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
192nd General Court
Bill Summary
Relative to the training, assessment, and assignment of qualified school interpreters in educational settings. Education.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve access for parents with limited English proficiency (LEP) in educational settings by establishing a system for training, assessing, and assigning qualified school interpreters. The key provisions include: (1) defining different tiers of interpreters based on their level of competency and the required use of higher-tier interpreters for specialized meetings; (2) requiring the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop an interpreter training and assessment program, including a publicly accessible mechanism to identify qualified tier-3 interpreters; and (3) allowing for a phased implementation of the new system, subject to appropriation, before full statewide implementation.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (15)
Tony Cabral (D)*,
Ruth Balser (D),
Marcos Devers (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Pat Haddad (D),
Chris Hendricks (D),
Vanna Howard (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Joe McGonagle (D),
Liz Miranda (D),
Tram Nguyen (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see H3979 (on 07/21/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H552 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H552.pdf |
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