3199. DEFINITIONS

3199 DEFINITIONS 3199.1 When used in this chapter, the following terms and phrases shall have the meanings ascribed: Bilingual Education Program - defined as appropriate, comprehensive instruction which includes content-based instruction in the student’s native language, as well as in English. Home Language - defined as the language(s) primarily used at home. English as a Second Language (ESL) Program - defined as the program of instruction designed to develop the English language proficiency of the student through content area coursework. Language Minority Student - defined as a student who understands or speaks a language other than English which was learned from his or her family background, or a student with a family background where a language other than English is spoken in the home. Native Language Instruction - defined as a program of instruction in a student’s native language designed to develop cognitive skills. Non-English or Limited English Proficient (NEP/LEP) Student - defined as a language minority student with a non-English/limited-English language proficiency that does not allow the student to participate in the general program of the school. SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 40 DCR 6948, 6949 (October 1, 1993).