Education

(a) Curriculum (1) State standards A State-licensed program shall provide educational instruction to unaccompanied noncitizen children using a curriculum that— (A) includes access to physical education, art, and other electives; and (B) is consistent with the licensing and academic standards of the State in which the State-licensed program is located. (2) Basic academic areas The basic academic areas covered by such curriculum shall include science, social studies, math, reading, and writing. (b) Licensing and certification requirements (1) In general Teachers, administrators, counselors, and support staff providing education to unaccompanied noncitizen children at a childcare facility shall— (A) meet local and State certification or licensure requirements; and (B) in the case of an unaccompanied noncitizen child in custody for a period longer than 60 days or who was previously attending school in the United States, ensure that the child receives transferable credit. (c) Instruction (1) In general Educational instruction at a childcare facility shall be— (A) appropriate to the level of development and communication skills of an unaccompanied noncitizen child; and (B) provided in a structured classroom setting on a weekly basis Monday through Friday. (2) Class size An unaccompanied noncitizen child may not be placed in a class in which the teacher-to-student ratio exceeds the applicable State maximum ratio. (d) Language access and educational environment The educational program at a childcare facility shall— (1) include instruction and reading materials, educational and otherwise, in the primary languages of the unaccompanied noncitizen children at the childcare facility; and (2) be provided in an emotionally, culturally, and physically safe environment. (e) Individual education program A State-licensed program that operates a childcare facility shall provide any eligible unaccompanied noncitizen child who is a child with a disability (as defined in section 602 of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401)) with special education and related services pursuant to an individualized education program that is developed for the unaccompanied noncitizen child and is consistent with the requirements provided under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (20 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.). (f) Other educational opportunities The educational program of such a State-licensed program shall include educational opportunities addressing personal, social, emotional, intellectual, and employment skills.