Rules & Regulations of the State of Tennessee
Title 0520 - Education
Subtitle 0520-01 - State Board of Education Rules, Regulations, and Minimum Standards for the Operation of the Public School System
Chapter 0520-01-19 - English as a Second Language Programs
Section 0520-01-19-.04 - PARENTAL NOTIFICATION AND RIGHTS

Universal Citation: TN Comp Rules and Regs 0520-01-19-.04

Current through September 24, 2024

(1) LEAs shall communicate information related to identification, screening, and service delivery to the parent(s) or guardian(s) of EL students in the language and method that the parent(s) or guardian(s) can understand, to the extent practicable. Parent(s) or guardian(s) shall be informed of the ESL program type to be used, length of time expected for completion of ESL services, how the EL student was assessed for entrance to services, and options related to program types, if available.

(2) Notification to parents or guardians of EL students shall include:

(a) Their right to waive placement of their student in ESL programs;

(b) Their right to waive Direct ESL Service at any time; and

(c) The scaffolding and accommodations to be provided in the general education setting via Indirect ESL Services if the parent(s) or guardian(s) waive Direct ESL Services.

Authority: T.C.A. § 49-1-302; 42 U.S.C. § 2000d; and 20 U.S.C. § 1703.

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