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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

HB 1322: Dual language learning

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

Summary

  • Establishes grant programs to grow capacity for high quality dual language learning in the public schools, child care, and early learning programs, and to grow capacity for students to receive high quality heritage language learning.
  • Requires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to adopt learning standards for biliteracy development.
  • Creates a federal loan repayment program for teachers with an endorsement in bilingual education who work in dual language programs.
  • Modifies duties of the OSPI and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families related to dual language services and supports.

From the House Bill Report (HB 1322), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedJan 18, 2019
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed House
  4. Passed Senate
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21)
Introduced
January 18, 2019 in the House
Last action
January 13, 2020
Companion bill
SB 5607
Budget
Has a fiscal note

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

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Lillian Ortiz-Self (D-21)

16 co-sponsors (15 Democrats, 1 Republican)

Mia Gregerson D-33Michelle Valdez R-26Laurie Dolan D-22Beth Doglio D-22Javier Valdez D-46Tina Orwall D-33Kristine Reeves D-30Steve Bergquist D-11Zack Hudgins D-11Cindy Ryu D-32Debra Lekanoff D-40Nicole Macri D-43Laurie Jinkins D-27Shelley Kloba D-1Mari Leavitt D-28Gerry Pollet D-46

Votes

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

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  2. Referred to Appropriations.
  3. Minority; do not pass.
  4. ED - Majority; do pass.
  5. First reading, referred to Education.

HB 1322 in other sessions

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