N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. Tit. 8 §§ 154-2.1

Current through Register Vol. 46, No. 53, December 31, 2024

Section 154-2.1 - Scope of Subpart and applicability

(a) The purpose of this Subpart is to establish standards for school districts having students with limited English proficiency (hereinafter, English language learners) to assure that such students are provided opportunities to achieve the same educational goals and standards that have been established by the Board of Regents for all students. In accordance with the provisions of this Part, each school district shall provide English language learners equal access to all school programs and services offered by the school district, commensurate with the student's age and grade level, including access to programs required for graduation. In addition, in accordance with this Part, each school district shall provide English language learners with bilingual education or English as a new language (formerly, English as a second language) programs. The provisions of this Subpart shall apply to programs operated beginning with the 2015-2016 school year, except as otherwise provided in this Part.

(b) In order to meet the civil rights requirements applicable to public schools, charter schools shall either implement the provisions of this Part or an alternative language instruction educational program based on scientifically based research and approved by their charter entity.

Adopted, New York State Register October 1, 2014/Volume XXXVI, Issue 39, eff. 10/1/2014

Amended New York State Register December 24, 2019/Volume XLI, Issue 52, eff. 12/24/2019