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This bill amends the California Education Code by adding a comprehensive definition of "immigrant integration" to the Adult Education Program's existing definitions. The new definition describes immigrant integration as a collaborative, two-way process where immigrants and the receiving society work together to create inclusive communities. Specifically, the definition emphasizes that immigrants should be welcomed through culturally relevant and linguistically accessible programs that help them integrate linguistically, economically, civically, and socially. The bill highlights that these programs should support immigrants in achieving upward social and economic mobility, increasing civic participation, and fostering multigenerational integration. Moreover, the definition encourages service providers to help immigrants maximize their contributions to the economic and civic life of their communities. This legislative change provides a more holistic and progressive framework for understanding and supporting immigrant integration within California's adult education system, acknowledging integration as a mutual process of adaptation and engagement rather than a one-sided expectation.

Budget and Finance, Education

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