This notification letter must be sent to the parents of every student who, beginning July 1, 2017, initially qualifies or continues to qualify for basic ESOL services.

The courtesy translations that follow are provided in Word format in order to allow LEAs to insert their logo or header, if desired. The text of the letter is not to be modified.

It is the LEA's responsibility to provide parents with this letter in a language understandable to the parent.  As this letter is an Office for Civil Rights requirement, any expenses associated with its translation or dissemination must be drawn from state or local fund sources.

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