INSTRUCTION POLICY #201C

BOARD OF EDUCATION EXEMPTION OF STUDENTS WITH

WEBUTUCK CENTRAL SCHOOL DISABILITIES FROM SECOND

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

EXEMPTION OF STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES FROM SECOND
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

A. The Committee on Special Education may exempt a disabled student from the second language requirements set forth in the Commissioner's Regulations, Part 100. In determining whether to exempt a particular student from the requirement. the following data should be considered;

1. Psychological evaluation and recommendations.

2. Classroom teacher's evaluation and recommendations.

3. Second language teacher's evaluation and recommendation.

4. Speech/language teacher's evaluation and recommendation.

5. Student's past academic performance.

6. Type of program student is pursuing (diploma bound or local certificate).

B. After reviewing the pertinent data, the Committee on Special Education should make a determination based on the following guidelines:

1. If pursuing a high school diploma, would the student's disability (language disability, hearing impairment, etc.) even with appropriate modifications to instructional techniques, equipment, and testing procedures, prevent the student from meeting the second language requirement, and thus earning a high school diploma?

2. If the student is not pursuing a high school diploma, would the student's disability (intellectual, physical, etc.) prevent the student from benefiting from second language instruction?

3. What are the long range goals and future needs of the student after leaving high school?

4. Is the student interested in studying a second language, despite his/her disability?

C. If the Committee on Special Education decides to exempt a student with a disability from the second language requirement, it must be so noted on the student's Individual Education Program.