New York Codes, Rules and Regulations
Title 8 - EDUCATION DEPARTMENT
Chapter II - Regulations of the Commissioner
Subchapter I - Scholarships and Grants
Part 154 - Services for Pupils with Limited English Proficiency
Subpart 154-1 - SERVICES FOR PUPILS WITH LIMITED ENGLISH PROFICIENCY FOR PROGRAMS OPERATED PRIOR TO THE 2015-2016 SCHOOL YEAR
Section 154-1.1 - Scope and applicability of Subpart

The purpose of this Subpart is to establish standards for school districts having students with limited English proficiency (hereinafter "English language learners") to assure that such students are provided opportunities to achieve the same educational goals and standards that have been established by the Board of Regents for all students. In accordance with the provisions of this Subpart, each school district shall provide English language learners equal access to all school programs and services offered by the district, commensurate with the student's age and grade level, including access to programs required for graduation. The provisions of this Subpart shall apply to programs operated beginning with the 2007-2008 school year and prior to the 2015-2016 school year, except as otherwise provided in this Subpart. Notwithstanding the provisions of this Subpart, a school district that operates such program may choose to implement one or more provisions of Subpart 154-2 in the 2014-2015 school year, provided that such district submits to the commissioner for approval a plan in such format and pursuant to such timeline as the commissioner may prescribe and that such plan indicates which provisions of each Subpart will be implemented in the 2014-2015 school year.