Medium of instruction for students of limited English proficiency, 60.3(4)
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EDUCATION DEPARTMENT[281]
Notice of Intended Action
Proposing rule making related to language of instruction and providing an opportunity for public comment
The State Board of Education hereby proposes to amend Chapter 60, "Programs for Students of Limited English Proficiency," Iowa Administrative Code.
Legal Authority for Rule Making
This rule making is proposed under the authority provided in Iowa Code section 256.7(5).
State or Federal Law Implemented
This rule making implements, in whole or in part, 2018 Iowa Acts, House File 2390, section 3.
Purpose and Summary
Chapter 60 outlines programs for students of limited English proficiency. This proposed amendment to the chapter changes a reference to "foreign" languages to refer instead to "world" languages, which is consistent with 2018 Iowa Acts, House File 2390, section 3.
Fiscal Impact
This rule making has no fiscal impact to the State of Iowa.
Jobs Impact
After analysis and review of this rule making, no impact on jobs has been found.
Waivers
Any person who believes that the application of the discretionary provisions of this rule making would result in hardship or injustice to that person may petition the State Board for a waiver of the discretionary provisions, if any, pursuant to 281—Chapter 4.
Public Comment
Any interested person may submit written or oral comments concerning this proposed rule making. Written or oral comments in response to this rule making must be received by the Department no later than 4:30 p.m. on May 14, 2019. Comments should be directed to:
Nicole Proesch Department of Education Grimes State Office Building, Second Floor Des Moines, Iowa 50319-0146 Phone: 515.281.8661 Email: nicole.proesch@iowa.gov |
Public Hearing
A public hearing at which persons may present their views orally or in writing will be held as follows:
May 14, 2019 10 to 11 a.m. |
State Board Room, Second Floor Grimes State Office Building East 14th Street and Grand Avenue Des Moines, Iowa |
Persons who wish to make oral comments at the public hearing may be asked to state their names for the record and to confine their remarks to the subject of this proposed rule making.
Any persons who intend to attend the public hearing and have special requirements, such as those related to hearing or mobility impairments, should contact the Department and advise of specific needs by calling 515.281.5295.
Review by Administrative Rules Review Committee
The Administrative Rules Review Committee, a bipartisan legislative committee which oversees rule making by executive branch agencies, may, on its own motion or on written request by any individual or group, review this rule making at its regular monthly meeting or at a special meeting. The Committee's meetings are open to the public, and interested persons may be heard as provided in Iowa Code section 17A.8(6).
The following rule-making action is proposed:
Amend subrule 60.3(4) as follows:
60.3(4) Medium of instruction. Instruction in all secular subjects taught in both public and nonpublic schools shall be in the English language, except when the use of a foreign world language is deemed appropriate because the student is limited English proficient. When the student is limited English proficient, both public and nonpublic schools shall provide special instruction, which shall include but need not be limited to either instruction in English as a second language or transitional bilingual instruction until the student is fully English proficient or demonstrates a functional ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language.
This notice is now closed for comments. Collection of comments closed on 5/14/2019.
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