CA AB1521

Authorizes the State Department of Education to make available primary language assessments to school districts and charter schools for evaluating students in dual language immersion programs.

Allows assessment of students who are either nonlimited English proficient or redesignated fluent English proficient enrolled in dual language immersion programs.

Requires school districts and charter schools choosing to administer the primary language assessment to bear the full cost and enter into an agreement with the state testing contractor.

Caps the assessment cost at the marginal cost of administration, ensuring uniform pricing across all participating districts and charter schools.