Page:United States Statutes at Large Volume 98 Part 2.djvu/1213

 PUBLIC LAW 98-511—OCT. 19, 1984

98 STAT. 2373

with instruction which is appropriate for his or her level of educational attainment. "(5)(A) The term 'program of developmental bilingual education' means a full-time program of instruction in elementary and secondary schools which provides, with respect to the years of study to which such program is applicable, structured English-language instruction and instruction in a second language. Such programs shall be designed to help children achieve competence in English and a second language, while mastering subject matter skills. Such instruction shall, to the extent necessary, be in all courses or subjects of study which will allow a child to meet grade-promotion and graduation standards. "(B) Where possible, classes in programs of developmental bilingual education shall be comprised of approximately equal numbers of students whose native language is English and limited English proficient students whose native language is the second language of instruction and study in the program. "(6) The term 'special alternative instructional programs' means programs of instruction designed for children of limited English proficiency in elementary and secondary schools. Such programs are not transitional or developmental bilingual education programs, but have specially designed curricula and are appropriate for the particular linguistic and instructional needs of the children enrolled. Such programs shall provide, with respect to the years of study to which such program is applicable, structured English language instruction and special instructional services which will allow a child to achieve competence in the English language and to meet grade-promotion and graduation standards. "(7) The term 'family English literacy program' means a program of instruction designed to help limited English proficient adults and out-of-school youth achieve competence in the English language. Such programs of instruction may be conducted exclusively in English or in English and the student's native language. Where appropriate, such programs may include instruction on how parents and family members can facilitate the educational achievement of limited English proficient children. To the extent feasible, preference for participation in such programs shall be accorded to the parents and immediate family members of children enrolled in programs assisted under this title. "(8) The term 'programs of academic excellence' means programs of transitional bilingual education, developmental bilingual education, or special alternative instruction which have an established record of providing effective, academically excellent instruction and which are designed to serve as models of exemplary bilingual education programs and to facilitate the dissemination of effective bilingual educational practices. "(9) The term 'Office' means the Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Language Affairs. "(10) The term Director' means the Director of the Office of Bilingual Education and Minority Languages Affairs. "(11) The term 'Council' means the National Advisory and Coordinating Council on Bilingual Education. "(12) The term 'Secretary' means the Secretary of Education. "(13) The term 'other programs for persons of limited English proficiency' when used in this title means any programs within

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