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MA S303
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
For legislation 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. It requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop and administer a system for training, assessing, and determining the qualifications of interpreters in schools. The bill establishes three tiers of interpreters based on their level of competency, with Tier 3 interpreters required for specialized meetings and Tier 2 or 3 interpreters allowed for standard meetings. The bill also directs the Department to create a publicly accessible mechanism to identify Tier 3 interpreters for scheduled specialized meetings. The provisions of the bill will be implemented in a phased approach, subject to appropriation and the Commissioner's certification that it is appropriate for statewide implementation.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (7)
Brendan Crighton (D)*,
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Carmine Gentile (D),
Kay Khan (D),
Jack Lewis (D),
Jason Lewis (D),
Angelo Puppolo (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a new draft, see S2494 (on 07/19/2021)
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Document Type | Source Location |
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State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S303 |
Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/S303.pdf |
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