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Information on how a district determines whether or not an English learner student has sufficient English proficiency to be reclassified as a fluent English speaker.

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English Language Proficiency (ELP) Assessment requirements are specified in California Education Code sections 313, 60810, and 60812. For California law established by Proposition 58, please see Education Code sections 300-340.

Updated Letter to Local Educational Agencies Regarding Reclassification Guidance for 2018–19 (January 18, 2019) (New 18-Jan-2019)

Letter to Local Educational Agencies Regarding Interim Reclassification Guidance for 2018–19 (September 14, 2018)

Letter to Local Educational Agencies Regarding Interim Reclassification Guidance for 2017–18 (January 2, 2018)

Letter to Local Educational Agencies Regarding Reclassification Guidance for 2017–18 (April 28, 2017)

Reclassification Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) (New 18-Jan-2019)

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Questions:   Language Policy and Leadership Office | 916-319-0845
Last Reviewed: Friday, January 18, 2019
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