3SHB 1228: Building a multilingual, multiliterate Washington through dual and tribal language education.
Signed into law: Chapter 202, Laws of 2024
- Sponsor
- Ortiz-Self
- Introduced
- January 11, 2023
- Status
- C 202 L 24
- Last action
- Effective date 6/6/2024. (March 19, 2024)
- As of
- August 18, 2026, 2:01 AM Pacific, from the Legislature’s records
What this bill does
Establishes, subject to available funding, grant programs for establishing or expanding dual language education programs and tribal language education programs. Requires provision of supports in service of American Indian and Alaska Native students. Establishes multilingual skill bonuses for certificated instructional staff and paraeducators. Makes changes to requirements related to the seal of biliteracy and the Transitional Bilingual Instruction Program.
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Floor votes
- House: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 12, 202490 yea · 0 nay · 8 not voting
- Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 28, 202449 yea · 0 nay
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