All English Language Learners shall be evaluated at least once a year through the state's English-language proficiency test, ACCESS for English Language Learners. When a student fails to progress appropriately within the ELL program, other assessment procedures shall be used to determine the reason for the lack of progress. Appropriate instructional interventions shall be provided. An English Language Learner shall not be retained solely on the basis of his or her English-language proficiency status. ELL students shall participate in the State Assessment Program in accordance with state assessment policies, and their progress shall be reported as required by R.I. Gen. Laws § 16-7.1-13.
200 R.I. Code R. 200-RICR-20-30-3.14