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Very excited to see this make progress.

DRC-sponsored by Senator Anthony Portantino just passed the Assembly Education Committee unanimously thanks to the support of Chair Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi and committee members.

SB 445 ensures school districts have the necessary tools and guidance to quickly and accurately translate a student's Individualized Education Plan (IEP) to the family's preferred language. Some school districts translate materials within days, while others can take months. If a parent is not fully informed about the contents of an IEP, their student could be improperly served and their academic progress can be delayed.

We are thankful for Senator Portantino's relentless support of special education and for our legislative partners Educate. Advocate. , Innovate Public Schools, SpEducational, and the dozens of supporting organizations.

SB 445 heads to Assembly Appropriations Committee for further consideration.