AN ACT RELATING TO EDUCATION -- THE SUPPORT AND ACCESS TO BILINGUAL EDUCATION ACT

Summary

The bill sets up a $950,000 yearly fund to help public schools launch or grow dual‑language programs and to increase the number of certified bilingual and world‑language teachers, especially in districts with many multilingual learners. It defines who qualifies as a bilingual teacher, what counts as a high‑incidence district, and directs the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to manage the money. The aim is to boost language proficiency and academic success for multilingual students.

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