Chaos for Dual Language Learners: An Examination of State Policies for Exiting Children from Language Services in the PreK-3rd Grades

This paper focuses on how young Dual Language Learners (DLLs)generally those students enrolled in the PreK-3rd gradesare being served by current reclassification policies. It surveys recent research and existing state policies to identify best practices for DLL reclassification into mainstream classroom settings.