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NY S08322
Bill
Status
6/23/2010
Primary Sponsor
Jose Peralta
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AI Summary
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Amends Education Law Section 305 to create alternative English language testing requirements for students with limited English proficiency who enroll in New York schools after grade eight
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Permits eligible students to satisfy the English Regents Examination requirement by passing a native language arts test instead
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Requires students to demonstrate English language acquisition at a level commensurate with their years of English language instruction, as measured by a Commissioner-approved English language proficiency assessment
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Directs the Commissioner, in consultation with the Board of Regents, to develop and implement policies and procedures to administer these alternative requirements
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Takes effect immediately and applies beginning in the 2010-2011 school year
Legislative Description
Relates to establishing fair, equitable and appropriate English language testing requirements for certain students with limited English proficiency; provides that students who enter New York schools after the eighth grade are provided an alternative to the English regents exam in order to be awarded a high school diploma.
Last Action
REFERRED TO RULES
6/23/2010