HB 2590-S - DIGEST
(AS OF HOUSE 2ND READING 2/08/18)

Declares an intent to determine: (1) The qualifications of school staff currently providing supplemental instruction to English learners;

(2) The number of vacant positions for school staff with training on working with English learners; and

(3) Whether programs and processes are in place to prepare enough qualified staff to meet the 2019-2020 school year deadline.

Requires the office of the superintendent of public instruction and the professional educator standards board to work together to compile specific information and report it to the legislature.