Massachusetts S2557 aims to ensure equal access to public education for English learners.
Massachusetts S2557 amends the General Laws to ensure equal access to public education for English learners. The bill mandates the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education to establish standards for interpretation and translation services for limited English proficient parents and legal guardians. It requires school committees to consider English language proficiency during evaluations and mandates that assessments be provided in the student's primary language.
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