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BPS expands dual‑language programs, cites 17,192 multilingual learners and $4.5 million in targeted investment
Summary
Boston Public Schools told councilors it will expand dual‑language programming, highlighted district multilingual learner counts, and said some legacy program coding required correction to reflect true bilingual programming.
Boston Public Schools told the City Council Ways and Means Committee it is expanding dual‑language classrooms and increasing supports for multilingual learners as part of the FY26 budget process.
The district reported 17,192 multilingual learners in the system and said 4,229 of those students also have disabilities. Leaders described a targeted investment of roughly $4.5 million to expand multilingual programming, with about $1 million directed to startup supports for new programs.
Why it matters: Boston’s multilingual learner population drives staffing, curriculum and family outreach needs. Changes in program coding and staffing affect which schools can offer bilingual instruction and how families can…
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