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House passes English-immersion bill requiring daily instruction, parental involvement
Summary
The House approved second substitute HB 19 to require districts to implement or demonstrate an English-immersion program with at least one English class daily, ESL-trained instructors, and parent involvement. Sponsor Michael R. Steiler said the measure reflects classroom experience; members questioned assessment and eligibility procedures.
The Utah House on Feb. 15 passed second substitute House Bill 19 to require school districts to implement or demonstrate programs that provide structured English-language instruction for students who cannot speak, read or write English. The measure passed on the floor and was referred to the Senate.
Sponsor Representative Michael R. Steiler told the chamber the bill grew from his classroom experience and asked…
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