1 Colo. Code Regs. § 301-62.2224-R-1.00

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 22, November 25, 2024
Rule 1 CCR 301-62.2224-R-1.00 - STATEMENT OF BASIS AND PURPOSE

The statutory basis for these rules is found in Colorado Revised Statutes 22-24-106(1)(a); and 22-24-103(4)(a)(b) of the English Language Proficiency Act and in the H.R. 1 federal legislation: No Child Left Behind Law 107-110, Title I, Part A, and Title III.

These rules establish standards and criteria for the development of assessments, accommodations and reporting mechanisms for the achievement of students whose dominant language is not English.

The State Board of Education will determine accommodations which may be allowed for the assessment of students whose dominant language is not English.

1.01PURPOSE
1.02 To provide a process for the State Board of Education to fulfill the constitutional responsibility for supervising the educational opportunities of limited English proficient students in the public schools of the state.
1.03 Support efforts to improve the educational opportunities of students whose dominant language is not English.
1.04 Provide clarity and uniformity in the selection, development, and administration of assessments.
1.05 Provide a reporting mechanism that is easily understood by educators and the public.

1 CCR 301-62.2224-R-1.00

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41 CR 17, September 10, 2018, effective 9/30/2018
43 CR 07, April 10, 2020, effective 4/30/2020
43 CR 07, April 10, 2020, effective 4/30/2020