English Learner Definition
English Learner Definition
English Learner (EL) is an individual:
(1) who is age 3 through 21;
(2) who is enrolled or preparing to enroll in an elementary school or secondary school;
(3)(A) who was not born in the United States or whose native language is a language other than English;
(B) who is Native American or Alaska Native or a native resident of the outlying areas; who comes from an environment where a language other than English has had a significant impact on the individual’s level of English language proficiency;
(C) who is migratory, whose native language is a language other than English and who comes from an environment where a language other than English is dominant;
(4) whose difficulties in speaking, reading, writing or understanding the English language may be sufficient to deny the individual;
(A) the ability the to meet the challenging State academic standards;
(B) the ability to successfully achieve in classrooms where the language of instruction is English; or
(C) the opportunity to participate fully in society.