Domain Exemption
A small number of students who are dually identified as EL/ML and either Section 504 or Special Education may be unable to participate in the Listening or Speaking Domains of LAS Links because of the complexities of their disability. Domain Exemptions are available on the Listening and/or Speaking subtests for the following students:
- Students who are identified as D/deaf or hard of hearing may not be able to participate in the Listening subtest, even through the use of assistive technology, amplification, and other accommodations, due to the nature of their disability.
- Students who are non-verbal/non-speaking, deaf-non oral, or unintelligible and, even when provided with assistive technology (AT) or augmentative and alternate communication supports (AAC), may not be able to participate in the Speaking subtest.
For detailed information on LAS Links Domain Exemptions, please review the LAS Links Domain Exemption Guidance Document
for detailed information prior to the submission of a Domain Exemption.
Submit Domain Exemption Forms (ELAC Submission)
by the deadlines outlined in the guidance document. Submissions after this deadline may not be processed.
The Optional Domain Exemption Form (District Use Only) may be used to assist with the collection of information at the district level that will aid in ensuring the required data is available for entry into the Domain Exemption Form (ELAC Submission). Only domain exemptions entered into the Domain Exemption Form (ELAC Submission) by the CSDE deadline are eligible for consideration and approval by the CSDE.