Establishes a system for training, assessing, and assigning qualified school interpreters in Massachusetts.

This bill amends Chapter 69 of the General Laws to create a system for training, assessing, and assigning qualified school interpreters in educational settings. It defines terms such as "interpreter," "person with limited English proficiency," and "specialized meeting." The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is tasked with developing and administering a system for training, assessing, and determining the qualifications of interpreters in school settings, ensuring that tier 3 interpreters are used for all specialized meetings.

Establishes a system for training, assessing, and assigning qualified school interpreters in Massachusetts.

This bill amends Chapter 69 of the General Laws to create a system for training, assessing, and assigning qualified school interpreters in educational settings. It defines terms such as "interpreter," "person with limited English proficiency," and "specialized meeting." The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is tasked with developing and administering a system for training, assessing, and determining the qualifications of interpreters in school settings, ensuring that tier 3 interpreters are used for all specialized meetings.