HB98

Statewide testing program; require tests to be translated and printed in primary spoken language of ELL students.

Failed·2/3/26
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Mississippi HB98 requires statewide tests to be translated and printed in the primary language of English language learners.

Mississippi HB98 amends the statewide testing program to require tests to be translated and printed in the primary spoken language of English language learners. The State Department of Education must provide school districts with testing observers or proctors capable of providing translation assistance to students identified as English language learners. School districts must request translation assistance within a reasonable period before the administration of applicable assessments.

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History

Feb 3

House

Died In Committee

Jan 7

House

Referred To Education;Appropriations A