2010 Maine Code
TITLE 20-A: EDUCATION
Chapter 207-A: INSTRUCTION
20-A §4701. English as language of instruction
Part 3: ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION
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).
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