Relating to a secondary-level English language learners' program for public school students of limited English proficiency.
Impact
The legislation mandates that secondary schools must implement structured English language programs that align with state academic performance standards. It emphasizes the need for bilingual education and English as a second language instruction to ensure that students can succeed academically while developing their language skills. The introduction of this bill seeks to address the challenges faced by students with limited English proficiency, providing them with tools essential for their academic success.
Summary
SB2002 is an act aimed at enhancing educational programs for public school students of limited English proficiency in Texas. The bill amends the Education Code to require school districts to provide a secondary-level English language learners' program from grades 9 through 12. This program includes specific components such as assessment procedures based on student language proficiency, tailored instructional support for recent immigrants, and instruction aligned with the various levels of students' English proficiency.
Contention
One notable point of contention surrounding SB2002 includes the resources required for effective implementation of the new programs. Opponents of the bill may argue about the financial implications for school districts in providing adequate training for teachers and developing materials that cater to the varying levels of language proficiency among students. Supporters contend that despite the costs, the long-term benefits of ensuring that all students receive a quality education far outweigh the challenges of initial funding and training.
Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.
Relating to primary and secondary education, including the certification, compensation, and health coverage of certain public school employees, the public school finance system, special education in public schools, the establishment of an education savings account program, measures to support the education of public school students that include certain educational grant programs, reading instruction, and early childhood education, the provision of virtual education, and public school accountability.
Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools.
Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools.
Relating to the instructional materials and technology allotment, open education resource instructional materials, and the State Board of Education long-range technology plan.
Relating to the instructional materials and technology allotment, open education resource instructional materials, and the State Board of Education long-range technology plan.
Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools; providing penalties.