Multilingual learners (also commonly referred to as English Learners or English Language Learners) make up nearly 10.6% of Connecticut's public school student population. Currently, Connecticut public schools educate over 54,000 multilingual learners.
This fact sheet includes key stats and figures about Connecticut's multilingual learner students, as well as information about state and federal funding for bilingual education programs.
For more information about Connecticut's multilingual learner students and their educational experiences, please visit our series of policy briefs that dive into a range of topics related to multilingual learner education.