Minnesota Learning English for Academic Proficiency and Success – LEAPS Act 2014

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Key LEAPS Act Provisions

Multilingualism as an Asset

  • Encourages districts to implement multilingual instructional approaches including “strategies that teach reading and writing in the students’ native language and English at the same time.” [Sec. 122A.06, Subd. 4]
  • Establish State Seals of Bilingualism/Multilingualism. [Sec. 120B.022, Subd. 1a, Subd. 1b]

Teacher and Administrator Skills/Knowledge

  • Support multilingual learners by maximizing strengths in their native languages to cultivate students’ English language development. [Sec. 120B.12, Subd. 4]

Diversity of Multilingual Learners

  • Requires programs to conduct comprehensive screenings on kids’ languages and promotes bilingual education programs. [Sec. 124D.15, Subd.3]
  • Supports bilingual programs and staff. [Sec. 122A.19, Subd. 3]

Multiple Voices Engaged

  • Requires districts to send literacy strategies to families tailored to getting multilingual learners to promote reading proficiency in reading in English and Native Home Language. [Sec. 120B.12, Subd. 2a]
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