NYS Education Department Flexibilities for Identification of ELL Students

In response to the ongoing migrant crisis, the New York State Education Department (NYSED) is working closely with districts, schools, educators, and BOCES across the state to ensure that impacted communities have the tools and resources to best support all students.
The attached memo sets forth new flexibilities regarding the English language learner identification process.
More information and resources can be found on the NYSED Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages website at Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages.
LEAs are required to notify NYSED of their intent to use this flexibility through submission of the “Attestation in Support of Waiver of the ELL Identification and Placement Timeline for Recently Arrived Children and Youth” form on the NYSED Business Portal.