We thank you for offering to provide public comment on
Proposed Regulations on Standards for Interpretation and Translation Services in Schools, 603 CMR 57.00. Your comments may be submitted by completing this survey, or by emailing the
BESERegulationComments@Mass.gov, or by submitting written comment via mail to:
Regulations Public Comment, c/o Commissioner’s Office
Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
135 Santilli Highway, Everett, MA 02149.
The deadline to submit public comment is
April 24, 2026 at 5:00 pm. The
Board is expected to vote on the proposed am
endments at its regular monthly meeting scheduled for
June 23, 2026.
Key information:
- The proposed regulations and additional details can be read in full here.
- A memorandum from Commissioner Pedro Martinez states: "Consistent with the requirements of the Protect Education Equity Act, I am proposing a new set of regulations that establish standards for the provision of interpretation and translation services to parents and legal guardians with limited English proficiency of public school students. The proposed regulations include qualifications for General Education Interpreters (i.e., interpreters who facilitate communication on general education matters), Advanced Interpreters (i.e., interpreters who facilitate communication on special education and other specialized meetings), and School Translators."
- Survey Instructions: Space will be provided to write comments on each section separately with some small sections combined. You may skip over sections in which you do not have comments to share. Space will also be provided for general comment. If you wish to share any supporting documentation, there will be an option to upload files at the end of this survey.