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This bill aims to improve bilingual education and dual language immersion programs in Texas public schools through several key provisions. First, it requires the commissioner of education to develop training materials for school administrators to enhance their understanding of bilingual education programs and dual language immersion programs, with the goal of improving student outcomes. Second, the bill expands reporting requirements for school districts, mandating that they include additional information in their Public Education Information Management System (PEIMS) reports, such as the number and percentage of students in different instructional models and any other information required by the agency. Third, the bill requires the education agency to establish robust monitoring rules for bilingual and special language programs, including reviewing program requirements to prioritize student needs, identifying districts with program deficiencies, and providing technical assistance. The term "emergent bilingual students" refers to students who are learning English in addition to their native language. These changes are designed to support and improve educational experiences for students in bilingual and language programs, with the provisions set to take effect on September 1, 2025.

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