Each California public school with 21 or more English learners must form an English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC). The ELAC is responsible for the following tasks:

• Advising the principal and staff in the development of a site plan for English learners and submitting the plan to the School Site Council for consideration of inclusion in the School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA).
• Assisting in the development of the schoolwide needs assessment.
• Ways to make parents aware of the importance of regular school attendance.
• Have the opportunity to elect at least one member to the District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC).

The committee meets 2-4 times a year. ELAC meetings are open to the public and an agenda and notice of each meeting is posted a minimum of 72 hours in advance of the meeting.