English Language Learners

Students with limited English proficiency come with diverse histories, traditions and varied educational experiences. The term ‘limited English proficient’ has been defined in Title IX of the No Child Left Behind Act under the General Provisions Part A, Section 9101.1 definition as follows:

LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT – The term ‘limited English proficient’, when used with respect to an individual, means an individual –

(A) who is aged 3 through 21;

(B) who is enrolled or preparing to enroll in an elementary school or

secondary school;

(C) (i) who was not born in the United States or whose native language is a

language other than English

(ii)(I) who is a Native American or Alaska Native, or a native resident of the

outlying areas; and

(II) who comes from an environment where a language other than English has

had a significant impact on the individual’s level of English language

proficiency; or

(iii) who is migratory, whose native language is a language other thanEnglish,

and who comes from an environment where a language other than English

is dominant; and

(D) whose difficulties in speaking, reading, writing, or understanding the English

language may be sufficient to deny the individual –

(i) the ability to meet the State’s proficient level of achievement on State

assessments described in section 1111(b)(3);

(ii) the ability to successfully achieve in classrooms where the language of

is English; or

(iii) the opportunity to participate fuly in society. TITLE III — LANGUAGE

FOR LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENT AND IMMIGRANT STUDENTS

Part C — GENERAL PROVISIONS

SEC. 3301.DEFINITIONS.

IMMIGRANT CHILDREN AND YOUTH. — The term ‘immigrant children and youth’

means individuals who –

(A) are aged 3 through 21;

(B) were not born in any State; and

(C) have not been attending one or more schools in any one or more

States for more than 3 full academic years.

For more information about the ELL program contact Jennifer Williams at 869-8000.

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