Plain English Breakdown
The official source does not provide definitions for 'Early Intervention Program' or 'Limited-English-proficient,' so those terms were removed from the glossary to avoid speculation.
Student Success and Progress Act
This bill would have required schools to send progress reports for early intervention students and asked education leaders to improve training for teachers who help non-English speakers.
What This Bill Does
- Requires schools to provide progress reports to parents or legal guardians of students in the early intervention program.
- Directs the Department of Education to collaborate with the Professional Standards Commission on professional development opportunities specifically related to supporting limited-English-proficient students.
Who It Names or Affects
- Parents and legal guardians of students in early intervention programs
- Teachers working with limited-English-proficient students
- The Georgia Department of Education
- The Professional Standards Commission
Limits and Unknowns
- The bill was withdrawn from consideration by its author on February 11, 2025.
- Because it was withdrawn, this legislation did not become law.