SB 220: AN ACT CONCERNING STUDENT LITERACY, ASPIRING EDUCATORS, AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AS PART OF THE WORLD LANGUAGES CURRICULUM AND THE PARAEDUCATOR HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN SUBSIDY PROGRAM.
SB 220 status: Enacted — SIGNED BY GOVERNOR (updated Jun 4, 2026).
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Bill summary
OfficialAN ACT CONCERNING STUDENT LITERACY, ASPIRING EDUCATORS, AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE AS PART OF THE WORLD LANGUAGES CURRICULUM AND THE PARAEDUCATOR HEALTH BENEFIT PLAN SUBSIDY PROGRAM.. Currently in Senate.
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Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental benefit identified
Risks
- No direct impact on environmental policy identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Direct financial support for paraeducator health benefits
- Investment in teacher training pipelines
Risks
- Potential long-term fiscal commitment for state subsidies
Society
Benefits
- Expands educational inclusivity by including ASL in curricula
- Improves student literacy outcomes
Risks
- Implementation timelines may vary by school district capacity
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Potential for administrative strain in districts transitioning to new literacy requirements
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