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The California Education Code (EC) section 313(f) and Title 5 California Code of Regulations (5 CCR) section 11303 set forth the four required criteria for reclassification, but also allows Districts to include other measures. 

The four criteria required for reclassification are: 

Criterion 1: Assessment of English Language Proficiency 

An assessment of language proficiency using an objective assessment instrument 

• The English Language Proficiency Assessments for California (ELPAC) constitute the required state assessments for English language proficiency (ELP) administered to students whose primary language is a language other than English. The Summative ELPAC Overall Performance Level (PL) 4 was approved by the state Board of Education as the statewide standardized ELP criterion 1.

• Some ELs with disabilities need specific designated supports or accommodations when taking the ELPAC or need to take the Alternate ELPAC as specified in the student’s Individualized Education Program (IEP). 

Criterion 2: Teacher Evaluation 

Teacher evaluation including, but not limited to, a review of the student’s curriculum mastery. 

Criterion 3: Parent Consultation 

Parental opinion and consultation. 

Criterion 4: Basic Skills Relative to English Proficient Students 

The student's performance compared against an empirically established range of performances in basic skills based upon the performance of English proficient students of the same age. Students must demonstrate proficiency in English to participate effectively in a curriculum designed for students of the same age whose native language is English. 

Los Angeles Unified has established its reclassification policy based on the criteria set forth by the CDE. 

Reclassification Criteria Chart

Criterio de Reclasificacion

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