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 88 STAT. ]

PUBLIC LAW 93-380-AUG. 21, 1974

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the educational system, the native language of the children of limited English-speaking ability, and such instruction is given with appreciation for the cultural heritage of such children, and, with respect to elementary school instruction, such instruction shall, to the extent necessary, be in all courses or subjects of study which will allow a child to progress effectively through the educational system; and "(ii) the requirements in subparagraphs (B) through (E) of this paragraph and established pursuant to subsection (b) of this section are met. " (B) A program of bilingual education may make provision for ^ ^a^in^'^ch ithe voluntary enrollment to a limited degree therein, on a regular basis, dren, enroUmJnt. of children whose language is English, in order that they may acquire an understanding of the cultural heritag-e of the children of limited English-speaking ability for whom the particular program of bilingual education is designed. In determining eligibility to participate in such programs, priority shall be given to the children whose language is other than English. In no event shall the program be designed for the purpose of teaching a foreign language to English-speaking children. " (C) In such courses or subjects of study as art, music, and physical education, a program of bilingual education shall make provision for the participation of children of limited English-speaking ability in regular classes. " (D) Children enrolled in a program of bilingual education shall, if graded classes are used, be placed, to the extent practicable, in classes with children of approximately the same age and level of educational attainment. If children of significantly varying ages or levels of educational attainment are placed in the same class, the program of bilingual education shall seek to insure that each child is provided with instruction which is appropriate for his or her level of educational attainment. " (E) An application for a program of bilingual education shall be Application. developed in consultation with parents of children of limited English-speaking ability, teachers, and, where applicable, secondary school students, in the areas to be served, and assurances shall be given . in the application that, after the application has been approved under this title, the applicant w411 provide for participation by a committee composed of, and selected by, such parents, and, in the case of secondary schools, representatives of secondary school students to be served. "(5) The term 'Office' means the Office of Bilingual Education. Definitions. "(6) The term 'Director' means the Director of the Office of Bilingual Education. "(7) The term 'Council' means the National Advisory Council on Bilingual Education. "(b) The Commissioner, after receiving recommendations from Models. State and local educational agencies and groups and organizations involved in bilingual education, shall establish, publish, and distribute, with respect to programs of bilingual education, suggested models with respect to pupil-teacher ratios, teacher qualifications, and other factors affecting the quality of instruction offered in such programs. "(c) In prescribing regulations under this section, the Commis- consultation. sioner shall consult with State and local educational agencies, appropriate organizations representing parents and children of limited English-speaking ability, and appropriate groups and organizations representing teachers and educators involved in bilingual education.

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