Student Identification and Placement Resources
NYSED Chart of ELL Screening, Identification, Placement, Review, and Exit Criteria
This chart developed by the NYSED Office of Bilingual Education and World Languages outlines the process for screening, identifying, placing, reviewing, and exiting English Language Learners (ELLs) based on the amended CR Part 154-2 and 154-3 requirements that must be implemented in 2015-2016. This chart was updated on 7/14/15.
NYSED Guidance for ELL Screening, Identification, Placement, Review, and Exit Chart
This document was released in July 2015 by the NYSED Office of Bilingual Education and World Language in order to provide regulatory guidance to the screening, identification, placement, review, and exit criteria for English Language Learners (ELLs).
Summary of Plyler vs. Doe Supreme Court Decision
This document provides a summary of the Supreme Court decision in 1982 in which public schools were prohibited from denying immigrant students access to a public education.
Federal Fact Sheet from the U.S. Department of Education on Enrollment Procedures
Released in the fall of 2014, this fact sheet provides information to help education leaders better understand the responsibilities of States and local educational agencies (LEAs) in connection with such students, and the existing resources available to help educate all immigrant students – including children who recently arrived in the United States.
2010 Memorandum from Commissioner John King regarding enrollment practices
In this memorandum, the New York State Education Department addressed districts' obligations in enrolling and making residency determinations, particularly with respect to students who are not citizens of the United States.
Guidance Relating to the Right of Individuals Over Compulsory School Age to Attend High School
This Field Guidance memorandum, issued in May 2016 by Deputy Commissioner Angelica Infante-Green, serves to clarify the right of all individuals, regardless of citizenship, who reside in New York State (NYS) and are between the ages of 5 and 21, to a free public high school education in their school district of residence.
It is important to note that students over the age of compulsory school attendance (age 16 in New York State), while not required to attend full-time instruction, are entitled to attend a full time high school program (Education Law §3205[1][a]). However, they may voluntarily choose to instead pursue a high school equivalency diploma earned by passing the General Educational Development (GED) or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC™). Districts may not force such individuals to forego a full time high school program to pursue this alternative option, or otherwise steer such individuals toward this alternative option.
Parent Guide to Understanding New Rules for School Registration - English
In July 2015, Commissioner’s Regulations governing enrollment of students in public school were amended to ensure that all students, and in particular unaccompanied youth, have timely access to school. The Regulations require that school districts accept a broader range of documents to establish residency and establish timelines for making residency determinations.
The New York State Education Department has produced brochures that districts can provide to parents so that they better understand the enrollment process.
Una guía para comprender las nuevas normas para la inscripció en la escuela
In July 2015, Commissioner’s Regulations governing enrollment of students in public school were amended to ensure that all students, and in particular unaccompanied youth, have timely access to school. The Regulations require that school districts accept a broader range of documents to establish residency and establish timelines for making residency determinations.
The New York State Education Department has also produced this brochure in Spanish that districts can provide to parents so that they better understand the enrollment process. Translations in other languages will be forthcoming.