Dual Language Immersion Amendments
SB 308 creates structured concurrent enrollment language courses for high school students who have passed world language Advanced Placement exams (defined as "accelerated foreign language students"). It requires state universities to offer upper-level language courses using blended learning (online + in-person instruction) taught by instructors with advanced language proficiency and a master's degree or equivalent. Local school districts can partner with universities outside their usual service area to provide these courses if needed. The bill ensures these courses count toward college language degrees and requires annual funding increases tied to student enrollment metrics, without new state funding.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Mar 2025
House Passage
Feb 2025
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2025
Last action Mar 8, 2025
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to clarify delivery methods, adjust instructor qualifications, and modify partnership requirements for accelerated foreign language concurrent enrollment courses. These changes aim to ensure courses are delivered through blended or in-person models and establish clearer standards for qualified instructors.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on concurrent enrollment courses for accelerated foreign language students, but eligibility and delivery requirements were refined.
REQUIREMENT
Changed course delivery from blended learning only to include both in-person and blended learning models.
Modified high school instructor qualifications by removing the requirement to have taught upper division language courses and adding a requirement to have taught at least three Utah Language Bridge Program courses with a university co-teacher.
Changed LEA partnership language from 'may partner' to 'shall partner' when a qualified instructor cannot be provided locally.
DEFINITION
Updated the definition of language proficiency assessment to reference nationally recognized standards rather than specific organizations.
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
27
Key actions
6
Committee
5
Amendments
3
Mar 8, 2025
Lower · Passed
House/ comm rpt/ amended
lower
Mar 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
House/ comm rpt/ amended
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Lower · Passed
House Comm - Favorable Recommendation
lower
Mar 4, 2025
Introduced
House Comm - Amendment Recommendation
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Committee
House/ to standing committee
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced
House/ 1st reading (Introduced)
lower
Feb 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Senate/ passed 3rd reading
lower
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate/ committee report favorable
upper
Feb 25, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Comm - Favorable Recommendation
upper
Feb 21, 2025
Committee
Senate/ to standing committee
upper
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced
Senate/ 1st reading (Introduced)
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
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