The Department of Education shall annually collect and disaggregate student data on the mastery examination, conducted pursuant to section 10-14n, for students in bilingual education programs for the purposes of monitoring (1) the academic progress of students in bilingual education programs, and (2) the quality of bilingual education programs offered by local and regional boards of education. Not later than July 1, 2016, and annually thereafter, the Department of Education shall submit a report on its findings regarding such student data to the joint standing committee of the General Assembly having cognizance of matters relating to education, in accordance with the provisions of section 11-4a.
(June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5, S. 293.)
History: June Sp. Sess. P.A. 15-5 effective July 1, 2015.