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Introduced
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition of Thomas M. Stanley and others that the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education be authorize to establish an English language learner state grant program. Education.
AI Summary
This bill establishes an English language learner (ELL) state grant program within the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. The program will provide grants to school districts that have experienced significant growth in the number of ELL students, as well as to districts that have demonstrated innovative programming to support the success of ELL students, such as improving attendance, reducing behavioral referrals, increasing course completion rates, and raising high school graduation rates for ELL students. The grants are intended to supplement any other federal funding the districts may receive under Title III of the federal No Child Left Behind Act.
Committee Categories
Education
Sponsors (17)
Mike Barrett (D),
Dan Cahill (D),
Gerry Cassidy (D),
Tackey Chan (D),
Brendan Crighton (D),
William Crocker (R),
Claire Cronin (D),
Sal DiDomenico (D),
Jamie Eldridge (D),
Dylan Fernandes (D),
Carlos González (D),
John Lawn (D),
Thomas McGee (D),
Brian Murray (D),
John Rogers (D),
Tom Stanley (D),
Chris Walsh (D),
Last Action
Accompanied a study order, see H4678 (on 07/02/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3557 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3557.pdf |
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