SB 152 Texas Senate · 89th Legislature (2025)

Relating to public school bilingual education programs, dual language immersion programs, and special language programs.

This bill requires Texas public school districts offering bilingual education or dual language immersion programs to collect and report specific student data through the state education database. It mandates training for school administrators on these programs and creates state monitoring rules to ensure programs effectively support students learning English. Districts must report student demographics, program models, and gaps in instruction for these students. The law takes effect September 1, 2025.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Nov 2024
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Governor
Introduced Nov 12, 2024 Last action Feb 3, 2025
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Referred to Education K-16
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Feb 3, 2025
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José Menéndez
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