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  1. What proficiency level must a student achieve on the NYSESLAT to be considered for reclassification as English proficient?

    Answer: Commanding

    Students must score at the Commanding level — the highest NYSESLAT proficiency level — to be eligible for reclassification and exit from ELL status.

  2. How many years are Former English Language Learners (FELLs) monitored after exiting ELL status in New York State?

    Answer: 4 years

    New York State requires that students who exit ELL status be monitored as Former English Language Learners (FELLs) for four years to ensure continued academic success.

  3. What term does New York State use to describe students who have met exit criteria and are no longer classified as active ELLs?

    Answer: Former English Language Learners (FELLs)

    Students who meet reclassification criteria are officially called Former English Language Learners (FELLs) and retain this designation during the four-year monitoring period.

  4. Who has the legal right to refuse reclassification even if a student meets all NYSESLAT exit criteria?

    Answer: The parent or guardian

    Under CR Part 154, a parent or guardian can opt their child out of reclassification, and the student will continue to receive ELL services despite meeting the exit criteria.

  5. In how many domains must a student demonstrate Commanding proficiency to be eligible for exit from ELL status on NYSESLAT?

    Answer: All four domains: Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing

    Students must achieve Commanding proficiency across all four language domains — Listening, Speaking, Reading, and Writing — to qualify for reclassification.

  6. What is the primary purpose of monitoring Former ELLs (FELLs) for four years after reclassification?

    Answer: To ensure they maintain academic success without ELL support

    The monitoring period ensures that reclassified students continue to succeed academically in a general education setting without the specialized ELL services they previously received.

  7. How frequently is the NYSESLAT administered to students who are currently classified as English Language Learners?

    Answer: Annually

    The NYSESLAT is administered annually each spring to all currently identified ELL students to measure their English language development and determine reclassification eligibility.

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