Texas Schools Struggle With Bilingual Needs
Some East Texas schools do not meet state standards for having bilingual educators in the classroom, with some school officials citing the difficulty in finding and retaining those teachers as the primary reason. According to information from the Texas Education Agency, 20 of Region VII’s 96 school districts, including seven local districts, have bilingual education waivers for at least one campus. A district applies for a waiver if it cannot meet state requirements for having bilingual educators. The application must outline the district’s efforts to accommodate and educate students with limited English proficiency. The waiver allows the school to remain compliant with Texas Education Agency standards.
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