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BILL · 2017–18 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5529

SB 5529: Dual language/early & K-12

Concerning dual language in early learning and K-12 education.

Summary

  • Creates the K-12 Dual Language Grant program, the Grow Your Own Bilingual Educator Grant program, and the Early Learning Dual Language Grant program.
  • Requires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI), the Professional Educator Standards Board (PESB), and the Department of Early Learning (DEL) to submit a combined report to the Legislature on the successes, best practices, lessons learned, and outcomes of the grant programs.
  • Directs OSPI to facilitate dual language learning cohorts for school districts and state-tribal compact schools establishing or expanding dual language programs, including technical assistance and support to grant recipients.
  • Requires DEL to work with community partners to support outreach and education for parents and families around the benefits of native language development, retention, and dual language learning; create culturally responsive resources on dual language learning; and support dual language learning communities for teachers and coaches.
  • Makes the bill contingent on specific funding in the Operating Budget.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5529), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
  1. IntroducedJan 27, 2017
  2. Out of committeeFeb 24, 2017
  3. Passed Senatestopped here
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Christine Rolfes (D-23)
Introduced
January 27, 2017 in the Senate
Last action
January 8, 2018
Companion bill
HB 1445
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5529, SSB 5529

AN ACT Relating to dual language in early learning and K-12 education;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Christine Rolfes (D-23)

6 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 3 Republicans)

Maureen Walsh R-16Joe Fain R-47Senator D-46Hans Zeiger R-25Senator D-22Patty Kuderer D-48

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5529)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5529)
  4. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  5. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5529)
  6. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  7. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5529)
  8. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  9. Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5529)
  10. Senate Rules "X" file.
  11. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5529)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5529)
  14. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5529)
  15. WM - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  17. Referred to Ways & Means.
  18. And refer to Ways & Means.
  19. EDU - Majority; do pass.
  20. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

SB 5529 in other sessions

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