When is a district required to provide bilingual education for kindergarten students?

The requirement for a district to provide bilingual education for kindergarten students is tied to specific regulations and guidelines rather than simply the permission of families for testing. A district is typically obligated to offer bilingual education when they identify a significant population of English Language Learners (ELLs) who would benefit from such services.

The correct context often involves factors like the number of ELL students in a district or the language spoken at home, but the granting of permission for testing does not directly meet the criteria for implementing a bilingual education program. This necessitates a formal assessment of the students' linguistic needs rather than just parental permission for assessments or evaluations.

Thus, a district would generally be required to provide bilingual education especially when there are a sufficient number of ELL students and when it is determined that bilingual support is necessary for their educational success.