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Redesignates existing clause (xiv) as clause (xv) and inserts a new clause (xiv) requiring statistics on the racial, ethnic, gender, and linguistic diversity of the elementary and secondary school teachers working in the State.
Rewrites paragraph (2) to (A) specify assistance for all English learners, including immigrant children and youth 'without regard to the immigration status of such children and youth,' and (B) add a requirement that assistance be provided, to the extent practicable, in a manner that does not separate English learners from non-English learners or deny English learners access to dual language programs.
Modifies subsection (b) by adjusting punctuation in paragraph (7) and paragraph (8)(B), and adds a new paragraph (9) requiring agency plans to describe how the agency will monitor the progress of students who are former English learners to ensure they continue to meet State academic standards.
Expands authorized subgrantee activities and related provisions: adds subparagraphs (C) and (D) to paragraph (6) (increase access to legal, educational, financial, and social services in native languages; implement evidence-based best practices), inserts a new culturally competent training subparagraph (C) in paragraph (7), redesignates paragraph (9) as paragraph (10), and inserts a new paragraph (9) supporting and advocating policy development to improve educational outcomes for English learners and immigrant children and youth regardless of immigration status.
Amends subsection (a) by inserting additional text before the semicolon in paragraphs (2) through (6) (specific inserted text not provided in this section).
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced September 23, 2025 by Adriano J. Espaillat · Last progress September 23, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House