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What is the purpose of the Home Language Survey (HLS) in a school district?
What is the purpose of the Home Language Survey (HLS) in a school district?
- To determine student's interest in language clubs
- To identify students who may be English learners (correct)
- To evaluate teachers' language proficiency
- To assess the student's math skills
What happens if a language other than English is listed on line 4 of the HLS?
What happens if a language other than English is listed on line 4 of the HLS?
- The student is automatically classified as an English learner
- The student's parent is required to take an English language course
- The student is categorized as English only and no further language assessment is needed (correct)
- The student is required to take an English proficiency test within 30 school days
What is the timeframe for assessing the primary language of a student identified as an English learner?
What is the timeframe for assessing the primary language of a student identified as an English learner?
- 120 calendar days of initial enrollment
- 30 school days of initial enrollment
- 60 school days of initial enrollment
- 90 calendar days of initial enrollment (correct)