N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:15-1.1

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 6A:15-1.1 - General requirements

(a) The purpose of this chapter is to:

1. Ensure all multilingual learners (MLs) as defined in this chapter are provided with a free, appropriate public education pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:35-15 to 26;

2. Ensure the rights of MLs are protected;

3. Ensure the provision of culturally and linguistically responsive, researched-based, and effective language instruction educational programs (LIEPs);

4. Assist district boards of education in providing bilingual education and dual language immersion programs that promote bilingualism, biliteracy, cross-cultural competency, and high levels of academic achievement in English and the student's primary language(s);

5. Prepare students with the knowledge and skills to be able to succeed in a global society;

6. Lead high school students, if they choose, and if provided by the school district, to be on a path toward attaining the State Seal of Biliteracy in their primary language;

7. Ensure the evaluation of the effectiveness of the LIEPs and education of MLs;

8. Ensure MLs receive equal educational opportunities, programs, and services necessary to achieve a thorough and efficient education; and

9. Ensure district boards of education are providing LIEPs that are aligned to the NJSLS, New Jersey Preschool Teaching and Learning Standards of Quality, English Language Development (ELD) standards for kindergarten through grade 12, and the Early Language Development Standards.

(b) The rules of this chapter shall apply to all district boards of education.

(c) The Department shall:

1. Administer the provisions of this chapter;

2. Provide culturally and linguistically responsive technical assistance to each district board of education in the implementation of LIEPs; and

3. Coordinate and monitor, in conjunction with the county offices of education, the local, State, and Federal programs designed to meet the educational needs of MLs.

N.J. Admin. Code § 6A:15-1.1

Amended by 48 N.J.R. 485(c), effective 3/21/2016

Amended by 55 N.J.R. 1708(a), effective 8/7/2023