Relating to public school bilingual education programs, dual language immersion programs, and special language programs.
This bill requires Texas public school districts offering bilingual education or dual language immersion programs to collect and report specific student data through the state education database. It mandates training for school administrators on these programs and creates state monitoring rules to ensure programs effectively support students learning English. Districts must report student demographics, program models, and gaps in instruction for these students. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 12, 2024
Last action Feb 3, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025
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Referred to Education K-16
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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P
JM
José Menéndez
DDemocratic
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