Eric Neely, introduced on the Innovative Programs Showcase livestream, described Fayette County Public Schools’ Dual Language Immersion (DLI) pathway as a K–12 magnet option that starts at Maxwell Elementary and feeds to Bryan Station Middle and Bryan Station High.

"In the dual language immersion program, half of your classes are in Spanish and half of your classes are in English," Neely said, adding that the balance shifts by grade level but the goal is sustained bilingualism and cultural preservation. He described cognitive and long-term advantages for students, called the pathway a "family within a public system," and framed the program as both an academic and cultural opportunity.

Neely outlined what middle-school students can expect: in sixth grade, students may have four of seven classes in Spanish (science, social studies, Spanish and sometimes math); seventh and eighth graders typically have three of seven classes in Spanish. He also noted postgraduation benefits such as career opportunities and the district's recognition of biliteracy with a seal on the diploma for program completers.

The district said applications for the K–12 DLI magnet follow the general special programs window and that some DLI seats are filled through the same application/lottery process used across magnet programs. Families interested in the DLI pathway were encouraged to attend program nights, school tours and the district's innovative showcase and to apply through SchoolMint before the Jan. 30 deadline.