1. (1) At the bridging level of English language proficiency, English language learners will process, understand, produce, or use:

   1. (a) specialized or technical language of the content areas;
   2. (b) a variety of sentence lengths of varying linguistic complexity in extended oral or written discourse, including stories, essays, or reports; and
   3. (c) oral or written language approaching comparability to that of proficient English peers when presented with grade level material.

Authorizing statute(s): 20-2-114, MCA

Implementing statute(s): 20-2-121, MCA

History: NEW, 2011 MAR p. 2026, Eff. 9/23/11.