Language Policy and Legislation Flashcards

Under Title III of ESSA, states must use Title III funds to help ELs attain which of the following?

Answer: English proficiency and meet the same academic content standards as all students

Title III funds support ELs in achieving English proficiency and meeting the same rigorous academic standards expected of all students.

Which court case affirmed that a state may not bar children of undocumented immigrants from public school enrollment?

Answer: Plyler v. Doe (1982)

Plyler v. Doe (1982) held that states cannot deny free public education to undocumented immigrant children under the Equal Protection Clause.

Proposition 227 in California (1998) primarily impacted bilingual education by:

Answer: Replacing most bilingual classes with structured English immersion

Proposition 227 ended most bilingual programs in California, replacing them with one-year structured English immersion unless parents requested a waiver.

IDEA requires that evaluations for students suspected of having disabilities must be conducted:

Answer: In the student's native language or other mode of communication

IDEA mandates assessments in the child's native language or mode of communication to ensure accurate identification of disabilities.

The 'affirmative steps' requirement under the Equal Educational Opportunities Act (EEOA) of 1974 obligates school districts to:

Answer: Take appropriate action to overcome language barriers that impede equal participation

The EEOA requires schools to actively address language barriers so all students can meaningfully participate in educational programs.

A school district's EL program is considered legally compliant when it meets which standard established in Castañeda v. Pickard?

Answer: The program must show actual results in overcoming language barriers within a reasonable time

The third prong of the Castañeda test requires programs to demonstrate results—if a program fails to work, the district must modify or replace it.