Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 6A-6.09031 - Post Reclassification of English Language Learners (ELLs)

(1) The performance of former ELLs shall be reviewed periodically to ensure parity of participation once they have been classified as English proficient. These reviews shall take place automatically at the student's first report card and semi-annually during the first year after exiting, and at the end of the second year after exiting. Any consistent pattern of either under-performance on appropriate tests or failing grades shall result in the convening of an ELL Committee, after notice to the student's parents of the opportunity to participate. The ELL Committee shall assess the student's need for additional appropriate services, such as ESOL. Special consideration shall be given to any decline in grades and decline in test performance and to parent preference.

(2) The ELL Committee shall recommend an appropriate ELL Student Plan for students reclassified as ELLs. The basis and nature of such recommendations shall be documented and maintained in the student's file. Any such plan shall be reevaluated for continued appropriateness after one year, and each year thereafter as necessary.

(3) Any student who is reclassified as an ELL shall be provided appropriate instruction on the basis of an annual extension pursuant to a documented determination of the student's needs.

(4) A student who exits the program and is later reclassified as an ELL, may be reported in the ESOL program, as specified in Sections 1003.56 and 1011.62, F.S. Lack of a student's ESOL funding eligibility does not relieve a school district of any obligation it may have under state or federal law to continue to provide appropriate services to ELLs beyond the state ESOL program funding limits.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 6A-6.09031

Rulemaking Authority 1001.02, 1003.56 FS. Law Implemented 1003.56, 1011.62 FS.

New 10-26-11.

New 10-26-11.