AN ACT relating to support systems for English language learners in common schools.
Summary
Create a new section of KRS Chapter 158 to define terms; establish the English learner enhanced support program under the Department of Education to help bring English learners with little or no formal education to grade-level proficiency within three years; require the department to set standards for program, contract with a provider meeting certain standards and with record of success with qualified English learners, identify eligible districts or schools, offer the program to as many students as funds permit, and report to the Legislative Research Commission regarding progress of program; permit KDE to promulgate administrative regulations to administer the program.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 13, 2025
Last action Feb 21, 2025
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3
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Committee
2
Feb 21, 2025
Committee
to Primary and Secondary Education (H)
lower
Feb 13, 2025
Committee
to Committee on Committees (H)
lower
Feb 13, 2025
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introduced in House
lower
0 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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