The Act requires prior notice be given to parents of limited English Learners regarding English Language Development proficiency programs, including the reasons for the identification of the student as an English Learner, the need for placement in a language instruction educational program, the student's level of English proficiency, how such level was assessed, the status of the student's academic achievement, the methods of instruction used in the programs, parent options for programs that will meet the student's needs, program performance, parent options to remove a student from a program and/or to decline initial enrollment, and expected rate of transition into classrooms not tailored for limited English Proficient students.

The parent/guardian of all potential English Learners (EL's) shall be notified in writing about program options for ELs.  They will also be notified regarding their right to visit the program/classes, their right to request a withdrawal from the program, their option to request a waiver, and their right to participate in the school and district English Learner committees. CEC 52173 In order to determine the student's English proficiency, the San Mateo Union High School District requires a parent/guardian to complete a Home Language Survey upon enrolling his/her student in the district school.  A parent/guardian with questions about programs for English Learners should contact the Assistant Principal for Instructional Services at the school site.