IHBEA-PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

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PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY

The MSAD #11 School Department shall provide appropriate programs for students with limited English proficiency to assist them in attaining English proficiency and meeting state and local academic achievement standards in compliance with applicable federal and state
requirements. The MSAD #11 School Department shall also provide for opportunities for parent involvement in their children's education as required by law.

The Superintendent is responsible for developing and implementing the school district's Lau plan and any necessary administrative procedures. The Superintendent may delegate specific responsibilities to building administrators or others as he/she deems appropriate.

Legal References: Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act
20 U.S.C. §§ 6312; 6801-7014
20-A M.R.S.A. § 4701
Ch. 127 $ 3(Me. Dept. of Ed. Rule)

Adopted: AUGUST 5, 1993

Revised: JUNE 3, 2004; May 3, 2007