THOUSANDS OF CALIFORNIA STUDENTS remain classified as English learners even after they reach proficiency in English, according to new research. Several studies suggest the state’s reclassification rules may be holding students in language support programs longer than necessary to their detriment.
A new state bill, Assembly Bill 2555, aims to fix the problem by automatically reclassifying English learners as “fluent and proficient” when they score 4 on the English Language Proficiency Assessment for California (ELPAC), beginning in the 2027-28 school year.
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