Bill > H3736

This bill aims to improve language learning opportunities for English language learners (ELLs) in Massachusetts schools. Key provisions include: 1) Requiring school districts to report on the effectiveness of their ELL programs, including student progress, program models, and staff training. 2) Mandating that school improvement plans in districts with significant ELL populations include details on ELL educational programs. 3) Defining the "department" as the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and making other technical changes. 4) Allowing parents or schools to request waivers for individual ELL students to be placed in alternative instructional programs. 5) Establishing ELL parent advisory councils in districts with large ELL populations to provide input on program planning and development. 6) Directing DESE to establish guidelines for supporting ELLs not meeting proficiency benchmarks and for the ELL parent advisory council process. 7) Creating a working group to review data collection and reporting on ELLs statewide. Overall, the bill aims to increase transparency, parent engagement, and program quality for ELL education in Massachusetts.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3736