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GA HB1626
Bill
Status
Introduced
4/4/2022
Primary Sponsor
Marvin Lim
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AI Summary
- Georgia's Professional Standards Commission would be required to recommend that both Board of Regents institutions and private colleges/universities include mandatory coursework on English language learners and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) in their teacher education programs
- Required ESOL coursework must cover theories of first and second language acquisition, connections between language and culture in local and global contexts, and classroom methodology and practice
- The new ESOL requirement would be added alongside two existing mandatory coursework areas: differentiated instruction and fundamental reading skills development
- Applies to both graduate and undergraduate teacher education programs used to qualify for initial and renewable certification to practice in Georgia public schools
- Amends Code Section 20-2-984 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Professional Standards Commission's authority over certification standards
Legislative Description
Professional Standards Commission; teacher education programs include mandatory coursework in ESOL; require
Last Action
House Hopper
4/4/2022
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