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All children in MA must be //Note: The following requirement can be waived by parents or legal guardians if done in writing.// English language learners When a good working knowledge of English is acquired (able to do regular school work) World language program unaffected for 1. Schools can place ELL students of different ages in same classrooms provided level of English proficiency is similar. 2. Schools are encouraged to mix students of different native language groups but with same degree of English proficiency. 1. MEPA (MA English Proficiency Assessment) 2. Annual according to federal and state law
 * MGL 71A – English Language Acquisition**
 * Requirements:**
 * 1) taught English
 * 2) by being taught in English
 * 3) placed in English language classrooms
 * 1) shall be placed in sheltered English immersion for a temporary transition period (1 yr.)
 * 2) exceptions made for kindergarten students with options for SEI or ESL
 * 1) no longer classified at English learner
 * 2) transferred to English language mainstream classrooms
 * 1) English proficient
 * 2) 2-way bilingual programs
 * 3) Special education students
 * Options:**
 * Missing from this section but still requried:**

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