The phrase
"reclassification criteria" refers to a set of rules or standards that determine how something is classified or categorized.
Full definition
This means that in most states, English learners in special education are subject to the same program exit or
reclassification criteria as their peers in general education.
PPIC surveyed school districts about their reclassification policies and found that almost all districts use at least one
reclassification criterion that is more rigorous than the State Board of Education's guidelines.
However, two students whom we name Rafael and Yrina, met their district's
reclassification criteria, reached the target score of 350 and were reclassified as fluent English proficient.
Please refer to the linked «SFUSD
Reclassification Criteria by Grade Level» and «Reclassification Criteria Quick - Guide» for each language and grade span.