20-A §4701. English as language of instruction

Title 20-A: EDUCATION

Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION

Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION

Subchapter 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

§4701. English as language of instruction

The language of instruction in elementary and secondary schools shall meet these requirements. [1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]

1. Basic language. The basic language of instruction in all schools shall be the English language.

[ 1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§ 5, 7 (NEW) .]

2. Exceptions. A school may provide instruction in a language other than English in the following circumstances, subject to approval of the commissioner:

A. Transitional instruction using bilingual techniques may be provided to students of limited proficiency in English; and [1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]

B. Schools may also establish bilingual programs for the purpose of providing proficiency in both English and a 2nd language. [1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§ 5, 7 (NEW).]

[ 1983, c. 859, Pt. C, §§ 5, 7 (NEW) .]

SECTION HISTORY

1983, c. 859, §§C5,C7 (NEW).