How are ELLs identified?
Testing and classification of students for identifying limited English proficiency shall be determined by administering an oral language proficiency test in the home language of the students who are eligible for being served in the bilingual program. Professionals or paraprofessionals who are proficient in the language of the test should administer testing. The scores on each test, which shall identify a student as limited English proficient, shall be established by TEA. (This is from www.tcbee.