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Introduced
06/26/2023
06/26/2023
In Committee
06/26/2023
06/26/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
193rd General Court
Bill Summary
For legislation to establish a separate fund to be known as the bilingual education trust fund in support of bilingual educators and dual language certification incentives. Revenue.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the Bilingual Education Trust Fund to provide financial assistance to school districts and higher education institutions for bilingual education programs and the bilingual educator incentive program. The fund will be financed through revenue from taxes on marijuana sales, sports wagering, and other sources. The bill also creates a bilingual educator endorsement, a task force on the bilingual educator workforce, and a bilingual educator incentive program that offers annual stipends and student loan repayment assistance to eligible bilingual educators. The goal is to support and expand bilingual education and increase the number of certified bilingual educators in Massachusetts.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4727 (on 06/24/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3947 |
| BillText | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H3947.pdf |
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