English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
English learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) Responsibilities
Requirement
Each California public school, grades kindergarten through 12, with 21 or more English learners must form an English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC).
Composition Requirements for ELAC elections include:
23-24 Suva Elementary ELAC Committee Members
District English Language Advisory Committee
Training
The district shall provide for all ELAC members:
- Appropriate training and materials to assist each member carry out his or her legally required advisory responsibilities.
- Training planned in full consultation with ELAC members.
- Economic Impact Aid-Limited English Proficient and/or district funds may be used to cover costs of training and attendance of ELAC members. This may include costs for child care, translation services, meals, transportation, training cost, and other reasonable expenses.
Legal References
- California Education Code, sections 35147 (c), 52176 (b), and (c), 62002.5, and 64001 (a)
- California Code of Regulations, Title 5, Section 11308 (b), (c), and (d)
- 20 United States Code Section 6312 (g)(4)
23-24 English Learner Advisory Committee Meeting Dates
SSC/ELAC Parent Elections Agenda (8/31/23)
ELAC Meeting #1 Agenda (9/21/23)
ADVISORY COMMITTEE HANDBOOK
SIX KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL PARTNERSHIP
