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AB 2332

Dual language immersion: Dual Language Immersion Coordinator.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jesse Arreguín and 7 co-sponsors

AB 2332 creates a statewide Dual Language Immersion Coordinator in the CDE to coordinate and publicize operating DLI programs for LEAs, families, and stakeholders.

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Bill Summary · AB 2332

Summary of AB 2332 (2025-2026) — Dual Language Immersion Coordinator

Purpose and intent

AB 2332 adds a new framework within California’s Education Code to improve coordination and information sharing for dual language immersion (DLI) programs. The bill designates a dedicated Dual Language Immersion (DLI) Coordinator within the California Department of Education (CDE) to facilitate collaboration among local educational agencies (LEAs) and to promote the development and expansion of DLI programs. The overall aim is to enhance access to high-quality dual language learning, support English learners and other students, and build cross-cultural linguistic competencies.

Key provisions and changes

  • New article and definitions (Education Code, added Article 6):

    • Defines a “dual language immersion program,” an LEA, and a “partner language.”
    • DLI programs enroll both English learners and native English speakers, delivering integrated language learning and academic instruction in two languages.
    • “Partner language” refers to a language other than English used in the program.

  • Designation of a Dual Language Immersion Coordinator (by July 1, 2027):

    • The CDE must designate a DLI Coordinator to provide statewide coordination among LEAs to share resources and best practices related to DLI programs.

  • DLI Coordinator duties (52207):

    • Serve as the primary point of contact within CDE for LEAs seeking to establish new DLI programs or expand existing ones.
    • Facilitate ongoing communication and collaboration among LEAs to share resources and best practices.
    • Establish, publish, and maintain a public directory of operative DLI programs on the CDE website by January 1, 2028, including:
    • The LEA and school sites with operative DLI programs.
    • Partner languages offered at each site, the program model, and a contact person for the program.

  • Potential local costs (mandates):

    • If the California Constitutional mandate provisions apply, any increased costs to LEAs arising from implementing the directory and related coordination would be subject to reimbursement under state mandate procedures.

  • Fiscal and procedural notes:

    • No new general fund appropriation is included in the bill as introduced (no explicit appropriation in the bill text itself).
    • The act references the standard mandate reimbursement process if the Commission on State Mandates finds state-mandated costs.

Who is affected

  • State: California Department of Education (CDE) would appoint and oversee the Dual Language Immersion Coordinator.
  • Local Educational Agencies (LEAs): School districts, charter schools, county offices of education, and certain joint powers authorities or regional centers would interact with the DLI Coordinator for establishing or expanding DLI programs.
  • Students and families: English learners and non-English-speaking students who participate in DLI programs, as well as their peers, would be affected by increased access and information about DLI offerings.
  • Program transparency: The public would gain access to a directory listing operative DLI programs, their languages, models, and contacts.

Timeline and procedural details

  • Designation deadline: July 1, 2027, for the CDE to designate the Dual Language Immersion Coordinator.
  • Directory publication deadline: January 1, 2028, for the CDE to publish a directory of operative DLI programs on its website.
  • Implementation note: If the bill imposes new duties on LEAs, those could trigger state-mandated local costs subject to reimbursement procedures.

Observations

  • The bill emphasizes coordination, resource sharing, and program visibility rather than creating new grant programs or funding specifically for DLI expansion (beyond existing related grant programs referenced in Legislative Digest).
  • By mandating a centralized directory and a formal coordinator role, AB 2332 seeks to streamline access to DLI program information for LEAs and families, potentially simplifying replication and scaling of successful models.
  • Any mandated local costs would be addressed via the state mandate reimbursement framework, per existing constitutional and statutory provisions.

If you’d like, I can provide a side-by-side comparison with current law or draft a one-page quick-brief for stakeholder distribution.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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