TITLE: Relating to training materials and resources for public school administrators regarding bilingual education programs and dual language immersion programs.

SUMMARY: Relating to training materials and resources for public school administrators regarding bilingual education programs and dual language immersion programs.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to training materials and resources for public school administrators regarding bilingual education programs and dual language immersion programs. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Subchapter J, Chapter 21, Education Code, is amended by adding Section 21.4572 to read as follows: Sec. 21.4572. TRAINING FOR SCHOOL ADMINISTRATORS: BILINGUAL EDUCATION AND DUAL LANGUAGE IMMERSION. The commissioner, in collaboration with relevant stakeholders, shall develop and make available training materials and other training resources to increase school administrators' understanding of and improve student outcomes for: (1) bilingual education programs offered under Section 29.053; and (2) dual language immersion programs described by Section 28.0051. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2023.