1. (1) The department shall, at least annually, review, approve and evaluate the programs conducted under this subchapter by the school districts. This shall include reviewing and evaluating all of the following:

   1. (a) The school board policies and procedures used for identifying, counting, classifying and placing eligible LEP pupils in an appropriate educational program.
   2. (b) The notification sent out to parents, guardians or legal custodians, including the initial written parental consent for their child’s participation in the program.
   3. (c) The procedures used for the establishment of the program.
   4. (d) The procedures to be used for parent complaints.
   5. (e) The curriculum, instruction and materials being offered in the program.
   6. (f) The English language proficiency and academic progress of LEP pupils in the program.
   7. (g) The program evaluation design, results, and use of the results.
   8. (h) The extent to which any existing gaps in achievement or English proficiency are reduced and eliminated over time.
2. (2) Pursuant to s. 115.996, Stats., the department shall submit an annual report to the legislature on December 31 regarding the status of bilingual-bicultural education programs established under this subchapter. The report shall include the school district information reported under s. PI 13.15.

History

History: CR 01-069: cr. Register November 2002 No. 563, eff. 12-1-02.