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CA AB491

Bill

Status

Vetoed

9/28/2016

Primary Sponsor

Lorena Gonzalez Fletcher

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Origin

State Assembly

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Requires school districts to include information in English proficiency assessment notices about whether a child is a long-term English learner or at risk of becoming one
  • Mandates school districts provide parents with a notification letter explaining the home language survey's purpose and procedures for English learner identification and reclassification at time of enrollment
  • Requires the State Department of Education to develop a sample notification letter for public schools that includes specific statements about English proficiency testing, language determination disputes, and identification procedures
  • Directs the State Department to annually identify and publicly report the number of long-term English learners and those at risk of becoming long-term English learners in each district and school
  • Provides for state reimbursement to local agencies and school districts if the Commission on State Mandates determines the bill imposes state-mandated costs

Legislative Description

English learners: identification: notice.

Last Action

Vetoed by Governor.

9/28/2016

Committee Referrals

Education8/29/2016
Appropriations6/22/2016
Education6/11/2015
Rules6/1/2015
Appropriations4/29/2015
Education3/26/2015

Full Bill Text

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