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TX SB152

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Jose Menendez

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the commissioner of education to develop and provide training materials for school administrators on bilingual education programs and dual language immersion programs to improve student outcomes

  • Mandates the Texas Education Agency adopt rules for robust monitoring of bilingual education and special language programs, with focus on meeting student needs and closing learning gaps for emergent bilingual students

  • Requires the agency to directly engage with school districts to identify programs with deficiencies and provide technical assistance to improve outcomes for emergent bilingual students

  • Expands PEIMS reporting requirements for school districts to include any additional information required by the agency related to bilingual education and special language program monitoring

  • Takes effect September 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating to public school bilingual education programs, dual language immersion programs, and special language programs.

Education

Last Action

Referred to Education K-16

2/3/2025

Committee Referrals

Education K-162/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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