The English Language Acquisition Program (ELAP) was authorized by Assembly Bill (AB) 1116 (Chapter 71, Statutes of 1999). The purpose of ELAP funds is to improve the English proficiency of English learners and to prepare them to meet the state's academic content and performance standards. Any school district or county office of education that enrolled one or more English learners in grades four through eight in the previous school year is eligible to apply for funds. Charter schools that do not receive funding through the charter school categorical block grant may also apply. Funding is contingent upon the annual Budget Act appropriation. All local educational agencies, including those currently funded, must apply every year. One hundred dollars is allocated for each eligible pupil; if insufficient funding is available, schools with the highest proportion of English learners are given priority.
Funds are to be used to supplement regular school programs that support English language acquisition for English learners in grades four through eight. Funds may be used to provide intersession, before and after school, or summer school instruction. They may also be used for newcomer centers, tutors, mentors, special materials, or any other supplemental activity that meets the objectives of ELAP.
Education
Code (Outside Source)
California Education Code sections 400-410.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about ELAP funding.
Request for Applications (Fiscal Year 2008-09)
Introductory letter, application form, and deadline information.
Funding
Funding description and results.
