BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 1686: Bilingual instruction defs

Aligning definitions relating to the transitional bilingual instruction program.

Summary

Aligns definitions in the Transitional Bilingual Instruction Program to definitions in federal education law by modifying the definition of "eligible pupil," establishing a new definition of "native language," and repealing the definition of "primary language."

From the House Bill Report (HB 1686), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to aligning definitions relating to the transitional bilingual instruction program;

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 16, 2017Referred to Appropriations.
Feb 14, 2017Minority; without recommendation.
Feb 14, 2017Minority; do not pass.
Feb 14, 2017ED - Majority; do pass.
Jan 26, 2017First reading, referred to Education (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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HB 1686 (2013–14) High school equiv certifs · Enacted · Chapter 39, Laws of 2013
HB 1686 (2011–12) Workers' compensation · Did not pass · died in committee
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