Wash. Admin. Code § 392-172A-01062

Current through Register Vol. 24-21, November 1, 2024
Section 392-172A-01062 - English learner

English learner has the meaning given the term in 20 U.S.C. Section 7801(20). The term "English learner," when used with respect to an individual, means an individual:

(1) Who is aged three through twenty-one;
(2) Who is enrolled or preparing to enroll in an elementary school or secondary school;
(3)
(a) Who was not born in the United States or whose native language is a language other than English;
(b)
(i) Who is a Native American or Alaska native, or a native resident of the outlying areas; and
(ii) Who comes from an environment where a language other than English has had a significant impact on the individual's level of English language proficiency; or
(c) Who is migratory, whose native language is a language other than English, and who comes from an environment where a language other than English is dominant; and
(4) Whose difficulties in speaking, reading, writing, or understanding the English language may be sufficient to deny the individual:
(a) The ability to meet the challenging state academic standards;
(b) The ability to successfully achieve in classrooms where the language of instruction is English; or
(c) The opportunity to participate fully in society.

Wash. Admin. Code § 392-172A-01062

Adopted by WSR 17-23-054, Filed 11/9/2017, effective 12/10/2017