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Introduced
06/07/2017
06/07/2017
In Committee
07/20/2017
07/20/2017
Crossed Over
07/27/2017
07/27/2017
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
190th General Court
Bill Summary
House bill No. 3736, as changed by the committee on Bills in the Third Reading, and as amended and passed to be engrossed by the House. June 7, 2017.
AI Summary
This bill aims to improve educational opportunities for English language learners in Massachusetts. It requires school districts to provide detailed plans and evaluations of their English language learner programs, including measures of student progress and staff training. The bill also establishes English learner parent advisory councils, allows parents to request waivers or withdraw students from English learner programs, and requires the state Department of Education to provide guidelines and monitor district performance. Additionally, the bill creates a commission to study data collection on English learners and directs the Department to consider establishing a State Seal of Biliteracy.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (0)
No sponsors listed
Last Action
Reported by H4032 (on 11/14/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3740 |
| Bill | https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H3740.pdf |
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