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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
In Committee
03/29/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

Last Action

Accompanied a new draft, see S2494 (on 07/19/2021)

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