Free ELL Legal and Education Framework Questions and Answers

Question 1

Which landmark Supreme Court case established the right of ELL students to receive special assistance in learning English?

Accepted Answer

Lau v. Nichols

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Brown v. Board of Education

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Plyler v. Doe

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Tinker v. Des Moines

Question 2

Under which federal act are schools provided with funding to help ELL students achieve English proficiency and meet state academic standards?

Accepted Answer

Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)

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No Child Left Behind Act

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Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)

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Civil Rights Act

Question 3

Which of the following is a requirement for schools under the Lau Remedies guidelines following the Lau v. Nichols decision?

Accepted Answer

Schools must take affirmative steps to overcome language barriers that impede equal participation by students in instructional programs.

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All ELL students must be placed in full English immersion programs.

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Schools must provide bilingual education programs for all students.

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ELL students should be exempt from standardized testing.

Question 4

What does Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 require regarding ELL students?

Accepted Answer

Schools must ensure that ELL students are not discriminated against on the basis of national origin.

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Schools must provide ELL students with free meals.

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Schools must provide ELL students with interpreters.

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Schools must teach all students in their native language.

Question 5

What is the primary purpose of the Bilingual Education Act (1968)?

Accepted Answer

To provide federal support for bilingual education programs that serve students with limited English proficiency.

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To mandate English-only instruction in public schools.

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To promote the teaching of foreign languages to native English speakers.

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To eliminate bilingual education programs.