BILL · 2013–14 SESSION
SB 5885: Instruction/Spanish, Chinese
Concerning instruction in Spanish and Chinese languages.
Summary
- Creates a Spanish and Chinese language instruction pilot program in which a maximum of two school districts may participate. Requires each school district to provide a world language program in elementary schools that provides instruction in Spanish and a Chinese language.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedMar 25, 2013
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Pam Roach (R-31)
- Introduced
- March 25, 2013 in the Senate
- Last action
- January 13, 2014
AN ACT Relating to instruction in Spanish and Chinese languages;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Pam Roach (R-31)
4 co-sponsors (2 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.
SB 5885 in other sessions
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