Bill > H4032

This bill proposes the following key provisions: 1. It amends existing laws to replace the term "limited English proficient students" with "English learners" throughout various sections of Massachusetts law. 2. It establishes a state seal of biliteracy to be awarded to students who attain proficiency in English and at least one other language. 3. It requires school districts to establish English learner parent advisory councils in districts with a significant English learner population. 4. It directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to develop benchmarks, guidelines, and a success template to assist districts in identifying and supporting English learners who are not meeting proficiency goals. 5. It grants parents the right to choose or change their child's language instruction program and to withdraw their child from an English learner program. 6. It establishes new requirements for districts to report and provide data on their English learner programs and student outcomes. Overall, the bill aims to improve educational opportunities and support for English language learners in Massachusetts public schools.

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H4032