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VA SB910
Bill
AI Summary
- Increases the state-funded ratio of full-time equivalent instructional positions for English language learners (limited English proficiency students) from 17 per 1,000 students to 20 per 1,000 students, phased in over two years
- Provides an interim ratio of 18.5 full-time equivalent instructional positions per 1,000 limited English proficiency students for the 2020-2021 school year
- Sets the final ratio of 20 full-time equivalent instructional positions per 1,000 limited English proficiency students beginning in the 2021-2022 school year and thereafter
- Specifies that funded positions may include dual language teachers who provide instruction in both English and a second language
- Amends §22.1-253.13:2 of the Code of Virginia (Standard 2 of the Standards of Quality) governing instructional, administrative, and support personnel requirements
Legislative Description
Standards of Quality; state funding, ratios of teachers to English language learners.
Last Action
Governor: Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP1035)
4/10/2020
Committee Referrals
Appropriations2/17/2020
Education2/14/2020
Finance and Appropriations2/6/2020
Education: Public Education1/27/2020
Education and Health1/8/2020
Full Bill Text
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