Bill > S05064

This bill establishes a nine-member Commission for the Educational Advancement of Multilingual Learners in New York, with members appointed by the governor, legislative leaders, education commissioner, and board of regents. The commission will study and report on best practices to close the achievement gap and improve high school graduation rates for multilingual learners (students who are learning English) from pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The commission must include educational professionals with expertise in areas such as English as a Second Language (ESOL), bilingual education, early childhood multilingual learning, and education equity. Members will serve without compensation but can receive expenses, and the commission is required to submit a comprehensive report with legislative recommendations to various state leaders and education bodies by December 31, 2025. The bill mandates that state agencies and school districts provide assistance to the commission, and grants the commission broad powers to conduct studies, hold hearings, and gather information. The commission will automatically expire two years after its establishment, ensuring a focused and time-limited investigation into improving educational outcomes for multilingual students in New York.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5064