The following words and terms, when used in this subchapter, shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise.(1) Alternative methods--A temporary instructional plan that meets the affective, linguistic, and cognitive needs of emergent bilingual (EB) students and equips the teacher under a bilingual exception or an English as a second language (ESL) waiver described in §89.1207 of this title (relating to Bilingual Program Exceptions and English as a Second Language Program Waivers) to align closely to the required bilingual or ESL program through the comprehensive professional development plan.(2) Bilingual education allotment (BEA)--An adjusted basic funding allotment provided for each school district based on student average daily attendance in a bilingual or an ESL program in accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC), §48.105.(3) Certified bilingual program teacher--A teacher holding bilingual certification and appropriately certified for the grade level and content area. The term "certified bilingual program teacher" is synonymous with the term "professional bilingual educator" used in TEC, §29.063.(4) Certified English as a second language teacher--A teacher appropriately certified in ESL as well as for the grade level and content area. The term "certified English as a second language teacher" as used in this subchapter is synonymous with the term "professional transitional language educator" used in TEC, §29.063.(5) Content-based language instruction (CBLI)--An integrated approach to language instruction in which language is developed within the context of content delivery that is linguistically sustaining and is used across all programs for EB students to develop the home or partner language and English.(6) Dual language immersion (DLI) program--A state-approved bilingual program in accordance with TEC, §29.066, that uses English and a partner language. The two state-approved DLI program models are one-way DLI and two-way DLI.(7) Dual-language instruction--An educational approach that focuses on the use of English and the student's home or partner language for instructional purposes as described in TEC, §29.055, to include both DLI and transitional bilingual education (TBE) programs.(8) Emergent bilingual (EB)--A student identified by the Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC) who is in the process of acquiring English and has another language as the student's home language. This term is interchangeable with English learner as used in federal regulations and replaces the term "limited English proficient student" formerly used in TEC, Chapter 29, Subchapter B.(9) English as a second language (ESL) program--A special language program in accordance with TEC, Chapter 29, Subchapter B, to include both content-based and pull-out program models. Another related term for an ESL program is "English as an additional language program."(10) English language proficiency standards (ELPS)--The ELPS outline English language proficiency level descriptors and student expectations for EB students. School districts shall implement these standards as an integral part of each subject in the required curriculum. The ELPS are to be published along with the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for each subject in the required curriculum, as described in §74.4(a)(1) of this title (relating to English Language Proficiency Standards).(11) English proficient student--A former EB student who has met reclassification as English proficient by the LPAC.(12) Enrollment--Receiving instruction by attendance in a public school. This term does not apply to students who are registered but not yet receiving instruction.(13) Exit--The point at which an EB student is reclassified as English proficient and ends bilingual or ESL program participation with LPAC recommendation and parental approval. The term "exit" as used in this subchapter is synonymous with the description in TEC, Chapter 29, Subchapter B, of a student having been "transferred out" of bilingual or special language programming. For the purpose of meeting the goals of a DLI program, the LPAC recommends that the EB student is reclassified as English proficient but continues participation in the program to further develop biliteracy for the duration of the program for prekindergarten through Grade 12.(14) Home language--A language other than English that is indicated on the home language survey under §89.1215 of this title (relating to Home Language Survey) as being used at home, used by the child at home, or used by the child in a previous home setting.(15) Language allocation plan--A strategically developed and clearly communicated plan for a DLI program that defines the percentage of language of instruction for each content area and grade level.(16) Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC)--A designated group of committee members as described in §89.1220 of this title (relating to Language Proficiency Assessment Committee (LPAC)) and TEC, §26.063, that ensures the appropriate identification, placement, assessment, services, reclassification, and monitoring of EB students. The LPAC also meets in conjunction with all other committees related to programs and services for which an EB student qualifies.(17) Non-emergent bilingual student--A student who has never been classified as an EB student by an LPAC.(18) Paired teaching--A teaching partnership permissible in a DLI program model when half the content area instruction is in the partner language and half is in English (50/50 language allocation). One teacher provides content area instruction in the partner language while the second teacher provides content area instruction delivered in English. The teacher instructing in the partner language shall hold bilingual certification while the teacher instructing in English may hold either bilingual or ESL certification.(19) Parent--The parent or legal guardian of the student in accordance with TEC, §29.052(2).(20) Partner language--The designated language of instruction other than English within a DLI program. The partner language within a DLI program may or may not be the home language of a DLI program student.(21) Prekindergarten--Students enrolled in a 3- or 4-year-old prekindergarten program as well as 3- or 4-year-old students enrolled in an early education setting.(22) Reclassification--The process by which the LPAC determines that an EB student has met the appropriate criteria to be classified as English proficient, and the student enters year 1 of monitoring as indicated in the Texas Student Data System Public Education Information Management System.(23) School district--The term school district includes an open-enrollment charter school or a district of innovation.