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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION E2SHB 1153

HB 1153: Language access in schools

Addressing language access in public schools.

Summary

  • Requires school districts, charter schools, the state School for the Blind, and the Center for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Youth (education entities) to collect data on language access and language access services.
  • Requires certain education entities to adopt a language access policy and procedures and to implement a language access program that meets stated requirements.
  • Requires establishment of credentialing requirements for spoken and sign language interpreters working in public schools to interpret for students' families.
  • Creates a Language Access Technical Assistance Program and a Language Access Advisory Committee.

From the Engrossed Second Substitute House Bill Report (E2SHB 1153), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted (partial veto) Enacted with partial veto · Chapter 107, Laws of 2022
  1. IntroducedJan 12, 2021
  2. Out of committeeFeb 1, 2022
  3. Passed HouseFeb 8, 2022
  4. Passed SenateMar 2, 2022
  5. Partly vetoedMar 23, 2022
  6. LawMar 23, 2022
Prime sponsor
Tina Orwall (D-33)
Introduced
January 12, 2021 in the House
Last action
March 23, 2022
Session law
Chapter 107, Laws of 2022
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1153, SHB 1153, E2SHB 1153

AN ACT Relating to language access in public schools;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Tina Orwall (D-33)

12 co-sponsors (12 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Mia Gregerson D-33Lauren Davis D-32David Hackney D-11Nicole Macri D-43Lisa Callan D-5Gerry Pollet D-46Bill Ramos D-5Steve Bergquist D-11My-Linh Thai D-41Jesse Johnson D-30Tarra Simmons D-23Javier Valdez D-46

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed February 8, 2022
Version voted on: E2SHB 1153
83 Yea 13 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican261302
How each member voted

Yea (83)

Excused (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 2, 2022
Version voted on: E2SHB 1153
43 Yea 5 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28001
Republican15500
How each member voted

Excused (1)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 8, 2022
Version voted on: E2SHB 1153
86 Yea 12 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican291200
How each member voted

Yea (86)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/9/2022. (E2SHB 1153)
  2. Chapter 107, 2022 Laws. (E2SHB 1153)
  3. Governor partially vetoed. (E2SHB 1153)
  4. President signed. (E2SHB 1153)
  5. Delivered to Governor. (E2SHB 1153)
  6. Speaker signed. (E2SHB 1153)
  7. Passed final passage; yeas, 86; nays, 12; absent, 0; excused, 0. (E2SHB 1153)
  8. House concurred in Senate amendments. (E2SHB 1153)
  9. Third reading, passed; yeas, 43; nays, 5; absent, 0; excused, 1. (E2SHB 1153)
  10. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1153)
  11. Committee amendment(s) adopted as amended. (E2SHB 1153)
  12. Placed on second reading by Rules Committee. (E2SHB 1153)
  13. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1153)
  14. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 1153)
  15. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SHB 1153)
  16. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (E2SHB 1153)
  17. Referred to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1153)
  18. And refer to Ways & Means. (E2SHB 1153)
  19. EDU - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (E2SHB 1153)
  20. First reading, referred to Early Learning & K-12 Education. (E2SHB 1153)
  21. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (E2SHB 1153)
  22. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (E2SHB 1153)
  23. Third reading, passed; yeas, 83; nays, 13; absent, 0; excused, 2. (E2SHB 1153)
  24. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (E2SHB 1153)
  25. 2nd substitute bill substituted. (SHB 1153)
  26. 2nd substitute bill substituted.
  27. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (E2SHB 1153)
  28. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (SHB 1153)
  29. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  30. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (E2SHB 1153)
  31. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (SHB 1153)
  32. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  33. Minority; do not pass. (E2SHB 1153)
  34. Minority; without recommendation. (E2SHB 1153)
  35. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (E2SHB 1153)
  36. APP - Executive action taken by committee. (SHB 1153)
  37. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1153)
  38. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1153)
  39. Minority; do not pass. (SHB 1153)
  40. Minority; do not pass.
  41. Minority; without recommendation.
  42. APP - Majority; 2nd substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  43. APP - Executive action taken by committee.
  44. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SHB 1153)
  45. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  46. Referred to Appropriations. (SHB 1153)
  47. Referred to Appropriations.
  48. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SHB 1153)
  49. Minority; without recommendation. (SHB 1153)
  50. ED - Executive action taken by committee.
  51. Minority; without recommendation.
  52. ED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  53. First reading, referred to Education.

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