BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1451: Language access/students

Improving language access for public school students and families with limited English proficiency.

Summary

Requires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to improve language access for public school students and families with limited English proficiency by, for example:
convening an advisory committee to develop tools and make recommendations;
selecting language access lighthouse collaboratives to develop best practices and provide technical assistance;
adopt a comprehensive language needs and language access inventory;
adopt model language access curricula for interpreters, school staff, and families;
develop a state language access plan; and

From the House Bill Report (HB 1451), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to improving language access for public school students and families with limited English proficiency;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 8, 2018By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Jun 21, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
May 23, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Apr 24, 2017By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Feb 13, 2017Referred to Appropriations.
Feb 9, 2017Minority; without recommendation.
Feb 9, 2017Minority; do not pass.
Feb 9, 2017ED - Majority; do pass.
Jan 20, 2017First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

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