TITLE: Relating to district bilingual and special language programs.

SUMMARY: Relating to district bilingual and special language programs.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to district bilingual and special language programs. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 11.185, Education Code, is amended by adding Subsections (a-1) and (b-1) to read as follows: (a-1) A district operating a bilingual program or special language program under Subchapter B, Chapter 29, shall include a goal that supports early childhood literacy for students in a bilingual program or special language program under Subchapter B, Chapter 29, in English or in another language as appropriate. (b-1) For purposes of Subsection (b)(2), a district operating a bilingual program or special language program under Subchapter B, Chaper 29, shall identify reading instruments in a language appropriate to assess each student's reading development and comprehension. SECTION 2. This Act applies beginning with the 2021-2022 school year. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2021.