5092-S.E AMH ORTI CLAJ 198

  

ESSB 5092 - H AMD TO H AMD (H-1459.2/21) 496

By Representative Ortiz-Self

ADOPTED 04/03/2021

On page 337, line 2, after "students." insert the following:

"Each grant recipient must convene an advisory board to guide the development and continuous improvement of its dual language program, including but not limited to: determining which schools and languages will be prioritized; conducting outreach to the community; and addressing enrollment considerations and the hiring of staff. At least half the members of the board must be parents of English learner students or current or former English learner students. The other members of the board must represent teachers, students, school leaders, governing board members, youth, and community-based organizations that support English learners."

EFFECT:   Requires any school district that is a dual language grant recipient to convene an advisory board to guide the development and continuous improvement of its dual language program.

FISCAL IMPACT: No net change to appropriated levels.

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