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Subcommittee refers bill to develop flexible funding and data process for English learners to appropriations
Summary
HB 2032 would define a state-funded add-on and require VDOE to implement EL data collection to address JLARC findings that current EL funding is inadequate; the subcommittee voted to refer the bill to appropriations 5-2 after testimony from VEA in support and VDOE in opposition.
Delegate presented House Bill 2032 to define a state-funded add-on for English learner (EL) students and direct the Virginia Department of Education to develop a data-collection process to better match funding to student need. The sponsor cited the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) 2023 study that recommended an EL funding add-on closer to 40% of base costs…
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