HB 1445-S - DIGEST |
(DIGEST AS ENACTED) |
Declares that the legislature finds: (1) It should review and revise the K-12 educational program taking into consideration the needs of students as they evolve; |
(2) Immigrant students whose first language is not English represent a significant part of evolving and more diverse school demographics; and |
(3) The educator workforce in school districts has not evolved in a manner consistent with changing student demographics. |
Declares an intent to establish a comprehensive approach to support English learners by creating grant programs to: (1) Expand dual language programs for elementary and secondary students; and |
(2) Recruit bilingual individuals to become educators who are able to provide instruction in, and support for, dual language programs. |
Provides that this act is null and void if appropriations are not approved. |