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The Committee will hear invited and public testimony on the following |
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Study the efficacy of immersion versus dual-language instruction of |
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English as a second language students. Make recommendations for improving |
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programs and instituting best practices. |
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Monitor the implementation of legislation addressed by the Senate |
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Committee on Education, 81st Legislature, Regular and Called Sessions, and |
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make recommendations for any legislation needed to improve, enhance, |
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and/or complete implementation. Review the implementation of legislation |
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related to the state's accountability system including the revised dropout |
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rate calculation, textbooks, and the virtual school network. |
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Specifically, monitor the following: |
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-HB 2488, relating to open-source textbooks, and HB 4294, relating to |
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textbooks and the use of technology; |
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-SB 174, relating to an accountability system for educator preparation |
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The Committee will hear invited testimony followed by public testimony on |
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the above interim charges. |
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Public testimony will be limited to 3 minutes per person. |
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