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This website is updated whenever new information becomes available and contains lists of frequently-asked questions and answers, information about State assessments in LOTE, and relevant publications.

For regulatory language on LOTE requirements (Part 100.2(d) and Part 100.4(b)(1)(xi), go to:
www.emsc.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1002a.html and http://www.emsc.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1004.html

For regulatory language on alternatives to specific Regents and local diploma requirements, including credit by examination, alternative examinations, transfer credit and students who study abroad (Part 100.5(d), go to: www.emsc.nysed.gov/part100/pages/1005c.html

Office of Bilingual Education and Foreign Language Studies
New York State Educational Department

Pedro Ruiz, Coordinator

OBEFLS@mail.nysed.gov

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