Education - Teacher Preparation Programs - English Language Learner Teacher Competency Requirements
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Summary
The bill forces all teacher‑preparation programs to teach English language learner (ELL) competencies throughout their curriculum and to offer at least one three‑credit course on teaching ELL students starting in the 2028‑2029 school year. It targets colleges and universities that train future teachers, aiming to better equip them to serve linguistically diverse classrooms. The measure is part of a broader effort to improve teacher preparation and student outcomes.
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- Ways and Means — Bill HearingWays and Means · Feb 25, 2026
History
- Hearing 2/25 at 1:00 p.m.
- Reassigned to Ways and Means
- First Reading Appropriations
Sponsors
- Lehman · sponsor
- Kaufman
- Lopez
- Moreno
- Pasteur
- Ruth
- Simmons
- Taveras
- Terrasa
- Wims
- Woods
- Woorman
- Wu
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