Hamkae Center is in support of HB2032. While those from the Latinx community may make the majority of people with limited English proficiency, those from the AAPI community have the highest share of individuals with LEP needs across racial and ethnic groups. Limited access to the testing, interpreters and services in their own language as they make their transition to ENglish proficiency poses significant barriers. We support increasing funding for multilingual learners which helps provide education equity and allows these students to reach their potential for English proficency.

I support this proposed funding, which just makes sense, given the updated SOQ ratios for ELs. This is a welcome change that teachers and students have needed.