Recommendation: available at another to request alternative attendance (B) In the case where the LEA determines it is following local procedures. School districts adopt local not possible to implement a language acquisition procedures that allow for open enrollment or not. The program requested by parents, the LEA shall local policies, however, allow for local appeals. provide an explanation of the reason(s) the program cannot be provided, and shall take REJECT (in part) reasonable steps to offer may offer a suitable an The recommended language has already been alternate option that can be implemented at the addressed in proposed section school as well as enrollment of pupils in the requested language acquisition option at another school in the LEA. 11311(h) Cynthia Rice, The regulations should clarify and strengthen the ACCEPT (in part) et al. type and form of notice required when a school Proposed section 11311(h)(3)(B) is modified to require See Letter #3 district denies a parental request for a language that an LEA provide a written explanation of the reasons acquisition program. why a language acquisition program will not be Martha implemented. This requirement provides documentation Zaragoza-Diaz Recommendation: for parents to approach the local governing board with See Letter #1 Apply the type of language used for denial of possible concerns regarding such a determination, if so waivers in the regulations for Prop 227, including desired. a full written explanation for denial so parents can challenge a denial if they do not agree. REJECT (in part) Application of the type of language in the regulations for Proposition 227 is not consistent with EC sections 305 and 310. 11311(h) Cynthia Rice, A response time of 90 days to act on parental Notification of Available Programs et al. requests encourages needless REJECT See Letter #3 EC Section 310(b)(2) requires notice to all parents on Recommendation: the types of programs available in the district. The Martha The regulations should be revised to include a process for this notice is outlined in proposed section requirement that the district notifying the Zaragoza-Diaz 11310.
Recommendation: (B) In the case where the LEA determines it is not possible to implement a language acquisition program requested by parents, the LEA shall provide an explanation of the reason(s) the program cannot be provided, and shall take reasonable steps to offer may offer a suitable an alternate option that can be implemented at the school as well as enrollment of pupils in the requested language acquisition option at another school in the LEA. available at another to request alternative attendance following local procedures. School districts adopt local procedures that allow for open enrollment or not. The local policies, however, allow for local appeals. REJECT (in part) The recommended language has already been addressed in proposed section 11311(h) Cynthia Rice, et al. See Letter #3 Martha Zaragoza-Diaz See Letter #1 The regulations should clarify and strengthen the type and form of notice required when a school district denies a parental request for a language acquisition program. Recommendation: Apply the type of language used for denial of waivers in the regulations for Prop 227, including a full written explanation for denial so parents can challenge a denial if they do not agree. ACCEPT (in part) Proposed section 11311(h)(3)(B) is modified to require that an LEA provide a written explanation of the reasons why a language acquisition program will not be implemented. This requirement provides documentation for parents to approach the local governing board with possible concerns regarding such a determination, if so desired. REJECT (in part) Application of the type of language in the regulations for Proposition 227 is not consistent with EC sections 305 and 310. 11311(h) Cynthia Rice, et al. See Letter #3 Martha Zaragoza-Diaz A response time of 90 days to act on parental requests encourages needless Recommendation: The regulations should be revised to include a requirement that the district notifying the Notification of Available Programs REJECT EC Section 310(b)(2) requires notice to all parents on the types of programs available in the district. The process for this notice is outlined in proposed section 11310.
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