The bill amends sections 1008.22 and 1008.25 of the Florida Statutes to require the Department of Education to develop versions of statewide standardized assessments and specific components of the coordinated screening and progress monitoring system in the three most prevalent languages among English language learners by the 2027-2028 school year. It mandates the establishment of criteria for the appropriate use of these assessments in languages other than English and allows parents to prohibit their children from taking assessments in such languages. Additionally, the Department is tasked with creating a timetable and action plan for the development and implementation of these assessments.

Furthermore, the bill includes provisions for the written portions of the screening and progress monitoring system to also be available in the same three languages by the specified date, with similar criteria and parental rights regarding language use. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025. These changes aim to enhance accessibility and inclusivity in educational assessments for students who are English language learners.

Statutes affected:
H 159 Filed: 1008.22, 1008.25