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GA SB415
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/24/2014
Primary Sponsor
Ronald Ramsey
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AI Summary
- Limited-English-proficient students may receive up to a two-year deferment from content area assessments if their English proficiency indicates testing is not in their best educational interest
- Deferments exclude mathematics and science assessments, which students must still take regardless of English proficiency level
- A local board of education must first assess the student and submit a waiver request to the State Board of Education before a deferment can be granted
- Deferments are only permitted unless prohibited under federal law
- Amends Code Section 20-2-156 of Georgia's Quality Basic Education Act, which establishes the English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) program to help non-native English speakers develop proficiency sufficient to perform at their assigned grade level
Legislative Description
"Quality Basic Education Act"; deferments on certain assessments for limited-English proficient students
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
2/26/2014
Committee Referrals
Education and Youth2/24/2014
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