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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION 2SSB 5607

SB 5607: Dual language learning

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

Summary

  • Establishes grant programs to grow capacity for dual language (DL) learning in public schools, child care, and early childhood education and assistance programs, and to grow capacity for heritage language learning.
  • Requires the Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) to adopt essential academic learning requirements and grade-level expectations for biliteracy development.
  • Creates additional duties for OSPI and the Department of Children, Youth, and Families with respect to DL programs.

From the Second Substitute Senate Bill Report (2SSB 5607), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 24, 2019
  2. Out of committeeFeb 11, 2020
  3. Passed SenateFeb 19, 2020
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Lisa Wellman (D-41)
Introduced
January 24, 2019 in the Senate
Last action
March 12, 2020
Companion bill
HB 1322
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5607, SSB 5607, 2SSB 5607

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

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Lisa Wellman (D-41)

15 co-sponsors (15 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Senator D-47Patty Kuderer D-48Joe Nguyen D-34Emily Randall D-26Senator D-22Senator D-36Jeannie Darneille D-27Annette Cleveland D-49Karen Keiser D-33Dean Takko D-19Rebecca Saldaña D-37Marko Liias D-21Kevin Van De Wege D-24Bob Hasegawa D-11Claire Wilson D-30

Votes

Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 19, 2020
Version voted on: 2SSB 5607
34 Yea 14 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat29000
Republican51401
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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History

  1. Returned to Senate Rules 3. (2SSB 5607)
  2. First reading, referred to Education. (2SSB 5607)
  3. Third reading, passed; yeas, 34; nays, 14; absent, 0; excused, 1. (2SSB 5607)
  4. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (2SSB 5607)
  5. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (2SSB 5607)
  6. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SSB 5607)
  7. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  8. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (2SSB 5607)
  9. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (SSB 5607)
  10. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee.
  11. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (2SSB 5607)
  12. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5607)
  13. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (2SSB 5607)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (2SSB 5607)
  16. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (2SSB 5607)
  17. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5607)
  18. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5607)
  19. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5607)
  20. Minority; without recommendation.
  21. Minority; do not pass.
  22. WM - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  23. Referred to Ways & Means. (SSB 5607)
  24. Referred to Ways & Means.
  25. EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5607)
  26. And refer to Ways & Means. (SSB 5607)
  27. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5607)
  28. Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5607)
  29. Minority; without recommendation.
  30. Minority; do not pass.
  31. And refer to Ways & Means.
  32. EDU - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  33. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  34. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education.

SB 5607 in other sessions

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