English language proficiency or disability. • 27 states, including Maryland, New Jersey, and New York, use a factor for English language learners. • 25 states, including Maryland, and New York,…

…P. 2135, the text of this amicus curiae brief consists of 6967 words as determined by the Microsoft Word word-processing program used to generate this document. Dated: May 22, 2019…

…parent or student must exhaust the IDEA’s administrative procedures before brining an ADA civil action. 20 U.S.C. § 1415(l) provides: Rule of Construction Nothing in this chapter shall be construed…

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on technology. 12 English-Language Learners • Accountability moves from Title III (English-language acquisition section of ESEA) to Title I (accountability). Accountability measures highlight progress of ELL students as greater priority….

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