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FL H0159
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jennifer Harris
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AI Summary
- By the 2027-2028 school year, the Department of Education must develop versions of each statewide, standardized assessment in the three most prevalent languages represented in Florida's English language learner population
- Written portions of the statewide coordinated screening and progress monitoring system (used for Voluntary Prekindergarten through public schools) must also be made available in those same three languages by the 2027-2028 school year
- The department must establish criteria for when administering assessments and screening/monitoring system components in a language other than English is appropriate
- Parents of English language learners may prohibit their student from being administered assessments or screening/monitoring system components in a language other than English
- The department must develop a timetable and action plan for implementing assessments and written system portions in the required languages, as well as in additional languages as feasible; the act takes effect July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Statewide, Standardized Assessments
Last Action
Died in Education Administration Subcommittee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Education Administration Subcommittee1/22/2025
Full Bill Text
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