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This bill requires the state-wide public school information system to collect and report more comprehensive data about multilingual learners and bilingual education programs, enhancing transparency and accessibility of educational information. Specifically, the bill expands the existing state-wide public school information system to include additional data points related to bilingual education, such as academic progress of students in bilingual programs and measures for evaluating these programs. The bill also establishes a detailed bill of rights for multilingual learner students and their parents, which includes 16 key provisions guaranteeing rights like access to translation services, participation in bilingual education programs, equal access to school programming, annual language proficiency testing, and the right to access publicly available data about bilingual education program performance. A significant aspect of the bill is its focus on protecting students' educational rights regardless of their immigration status, ensuring that language barriers and documentation do not impede students' access to education. The bill is set to take effect on January 1, 2026, giving schools and educational systems time to prepare for these new data collection and reporting requirements.

Education

Education Committee (J)

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