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MA H3979
Relative to the training, assessment, and assignment of qualified school interpreters in educational settings
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Introduced
07/21/2021
07/21/2021
In Committee
07/21/2021
07/21/2021
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
AI Summary
This bill aims to establish a system for training, assessing, and assigning qualified school interpreters in educational settings in Massachusetts. It defines key terms such as "Limited English Proficient (LEP) person," "Interpretation," and "Interpreter," and outlines a tiered system for interpreter qualifications (Tier 1, Tier 2, and Tier 3). The bill requires the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop and administer this system, including creating an educational course, assessing interpreter language proficiency, and establishing a publicly accessible mechanism to identify qualified Tier 3 interpreters for specialized meetings. The bill also provides for a phased implementation and statewide rollout of these provisions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Other Sponsors (1)
Committee on Education (J)
Last Action
No further action taken (on 01/03/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3979 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H3979.pdf |
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