language and world language teachers.

(a) The department shall collaborate with the office of the postsecondary commissioner,

and in consultation with any approved educator preparation program, to increase and streamline

the issuance of world language and bilingual dual language certifications for purposes of increasing

the number of bilingual dual language and world language teachers in LEAs with a high incidence

of multilingual learners as defined in 200-RICR-20-30-3.

(b) Eligibility for applicants shall be at a minimum one of the following:

(1) A traditional public school district within the state;

(2) A community-based organization working in partnership with one or more traditional

public school district(s) within the state; or

(3) An institution of higher education (IHE) working in partnership with one or more

traditional public school district(s) within the state.