OBE-FLS

Bilingual Education and Foreign Language Studies

Commissioner's Regulation Part 154

Commissioner's Regulation Part 154 establishes standards for the education of Limited English Proficient/English Language Learner (LEP/ELL) students.  In accordance with these standards, all districts must provide LEP/ELL students with equal access to all school programs and services offered by the district commensurate with their age and grade level, including access to programs required for graduation. 

New Regulations as of July 2007 PDF File (57 KB)

Board of Regents Amendments on Part 154 Regulations Approved on June 2007 Word Document (74 KB)

LEP identification Process  PDF File

Language Allocation Policy (Elementary, Middle & High School) PDF File (146 KB)

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2012-2013 CR Part 154

NYS Reporting Requirements for the Education of Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students:

          - Guidance Document PDF File (316 KB)

          - LEA General Information Form Word Document (71 KB)

          - Part 154 Data Report Forms A-1 to A-7 (Excel File - 75 KB)

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2011-2012 CR Part 154

NYS Reporting Requirements for the Education of Limited English Proficient (LEP) Students:

          - Guidance Document PDF File (359 KB)

          - LEA General Information FormPDF File (144 KB)

          - Part 154 Comprehensive Plan Word Document ( 59 KB)

          - Part 154 Data Report Forms A-1 to A-7 (Excel File - 72 KB)

Last Updated: July 26, 2012