As directed by the Legislative Assembly, the Department of Education has convened: an advisory group and a work group related to budgets and spending for English language learner programs. ODE was further directed to develop and implement a statewide plan to support students eligible for English language learner programs, and to adjust the method by which State school fund distributions are made to school districts for students enrolled in English language learner programs. For further details of the Bill, Strategic Plan and Overall process, please refer to the following: