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FL S0260
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kristen Arrington
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AI Summary
- Requires the Florida Department of Education to develop versions of all statewide standardized assessments in the three most prevalent languages spoken by English language learners in the state by the 2027-2028 school year
- Requires written portions of the statewide coordinated screening and progress monitoring system (used for Voluntary Prekindergarten through public schools) to also be available in those three languages by the 2027-2028 school year
- Grants parents of English language learners the right to prohibit their student from being administered assessments or screening/monitoring system portions in a language other than English
- Directs the Department of Education to establish criteria for when administering assessments and screening tools in a non-English language is appropriate, and to develop a timetable and action plan for implementation in additional languages beyond the initial three
- Effective date is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Statewide, Standardized Assessments
Last Action
Died in Education Pre-K - 12
6/16/2025
Full Bill Text
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