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 154-2 - Services for English Language Learners for Programs Operated in the 2015-2016 School Year and Thereafter
Section 154-2.1 - Scope of Subpart and applicability

(a) 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 Part, each school district shall provide English language learners equal access to all school programs and services offered by the school district, commensurate with the student's age and grade level, including access to programs required for graduation. In addition, in accordance with this Part, each school district shall provide English language learners with bilingual education or English as a new language (formerly, English as a second language) programs. The provisions of this Subpart shall apply to programs operated beginning with the 2015-2016 school year, except as otherwise provided in this Part.

(b) In order to meet the civil rights requirements applicable to public schools, charter schools shall either implement the provisions of this Part or an alternative language instruction educational program based on scientifically based research and approved by their charter entity.