(Multilingual learners were formerly referred to by fb88 DOE as English learners. The US DOE continues to describe such students as English learners.)
Administrative Letters on Policy & StatuteÌý
- ÌýLegal Requirements to Provide English Language Acquisition Services to English Learners
- Change in English Learner Identification and Exit Criteria
- Clarification on Requirement to Ensure Parents’ Meaningful Access to IEP Information
State & Federal Statute and Court Decisions
States must have policies, procedures and effective implementation of practices that are aligned with and support the implementation of ESEA Title III.
- . Title 20-A: EducationÌý
- . Title VI: Administrative Procedures and Services
- ÌýCourt cases that have formed the regulations and guidelines that direct and impact fb88’s ESOL/Bilingual Programs to ensure multilingual learners are properly and adequately served.
Stemming from key Supreme Court rulings, the US DOE and DOJ have provided a to clarify schools' obligations regarding the education of multilingual learners.Ìý
. Title III (as reauthorized by theÌý) provides funding to support programs for multilingual learners and establishes a system for holding recipient states accountable for their performance in raising multilingualÌýlearners'Ìýachievement and English language proficiency outcomes.
Lau Plans
A Lau Plan, named after the landmarkÌý, is an equal access plan that protects students who are multilingualÌýlearners (MLs). All fb88 SAUs are required to have a board-approved Lau Plan. For assistance, contact Jane Armstrong, ESOL State Specialist at jane.armstrong@maine.govÌý