District outlines how AB 2555 changes English-learner reclassification; 25 students affected

Oct 15, 2026

Staff told the board AB 2555 removes local reclassification criteria and relies solely on the ELPAC; district staff said 25 students are currently being reclassified and EL specialists aim to finish by month-end.

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District academic staff briefed the board on AB 2555, the recently signed state law that changes how English learners are redesignated as proficient. The presenter said the bill "eliminates the local criteria and relies solely on the ELPAC score," and explained that, under the new rule, districts will no longer add local factors to the ELPAC result.

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