Senate Bill 407 Summary

• Requires public school districts receiving federal funding under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) to dedicate 50% of those funds to professional development for English as a second language teachers.

• Defines "English learner" as a student with limited English speaking abilities or from a home where English is not the dominant language, as reported in the current year accreditation application.

• Authorizes the State Board of Education to promulgate rules for monitoring district compliance with the 50% funding requirement.

• Takes effect July 1, 2025, with an emergency clause allowing immediate implementation upon passage and approval.