Laws/Regulations

English Learners and Bilingual Education Statutes

• State Requirements for Bilingual Education Programs

• Bilingual Education Statute
  • Sec. 10-17e. Definitions.
  • Sec. 10-17f. Duties of boards of education regarding bilingual education programs. Development of state English mastery standard. Regulations.
  • Sec. 10-17g. Application for grant. Annual evaluation report.
  • Sec. 10-17h. Planning, development or operation of initially required bilingual program. Section 10-17h is repealed.
  • Sec. 10-17i. Encouragement of increased language instruction. Proficiency in language recognized on permanent record.
  • Sec. 10-17j. Request to commissioner to use certified English as a second language teacher in place of bilingual education teacher in cases of teacher shortage. Teacher exchange programs.
• COVID-19 Batch Request for Extension of Transitional Bilingual Services Beyond 30 Months
• Request for Extension of Transitional Bilingual Services Beyond 30 Months
• Request for Extension of Transitional Bilingual Services Beyond 30 Months (fillable form)
• Programmatic Requirements and Best Practice Recommendations for Implementation of Section 10-17a-j, inclusive, of the Connecticut General Statutes

Title III

• Questions and Answers Regarding Inclusion of English Learners with Disabilities in English Language Proficiency Assessments and Title III Annual Measurable Achievement Objectives. Addendum, Cover letter and Q & A

Supplement Not Supplant Guidance

• FAQ's for Supplement Not Supplant Provision

Title III Immigrant Grant

• Letter to superintendents
• Letters to parents and guardians
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