FILE:  JQH

Cf:  IDDH

LANGUAGE MINORITY STUDENTS

All schools with language minority students shall be obligated to provide written or verbal communications with these students and parents or guardians in a language they can best understand, as referenced through the Limited English Proficiency (LEP) guidelines.

PLACEMENT OF NON-ENGLISH SPEAKING STUDENTS

Temporary placement of non-English speaking students shall be determined by the principal, guidance counselor, area supervisor, and supervisor of non-English students. When the student has gained a command of the English language and is able to address grade level skills, the above committee shall determine permanent placement. The student shall be placed on the parish grading system at the time of regular placement.  No student shall be accelerated beyond regular placement for his/her age.

Adopted:  September 15, 2016

Ref:    20 USC 6801 et seq. (Language Instruction for Limited English Proficient and Immigrant Students)

20 USC 7401 et seq. (Indian Education)

Board minutes, 9-15-16

Vermilion Parish School Board