Series 6000: Instruction

6141.311 Programs for Limited English Proficient Students 

Students whose primary languages are languages other than English will be provided special assistance, in conformity with applicable Federal and State statutes and regulations, until they are able to use English in a manner that allows effective, relevant participation in regular classroom instruction.

Legal Reference:   

Connecticut General Statutes 

10-17 English language to be medium of instruction. Exception.

10-17a Establishment of bilingual and bicultural program.

10-17d Application for and receipt of federal funds.

10-17e Definitions.

10-17f Required bilingual education. (as amended by PA 98-168 & PA 01- 205) 

10-17g Application for grant. Annual evaluation report.

10-76e Definitions.

10-146f Waiver of certification requirements for bilingual teachers.

P.A. 99-211 An Act Improving Bilingual Education. 

State Board of Education Regulations

10-17h-1 to 10-17h-15. Programs of bilingual education.

Title VI, Civil Rights Act of 1964

Equal Education Opportunities Act as an amendment to the Education Amendments of 1974

Bilingual Education Act. 20 U.S.C. §§7401 et seq. as amended by the English Language Acquisition, Language Enhancement, and Academic No Child Left Behind Act of 2001, P.L. 107-110.

34 CFR, Part 200 Regulations appearing in Federal Register, 9/13/06.

Policy adopted: October 15, 2007 THOMASTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS Thomaston, Connecticut